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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.66, 18,474.27 and 7,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.66, 18,474.27 and 7,073.53 is: 10,593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.66 : 18,474.27 = 7,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.66/18,474.27 = 7,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.66x = 18,474.27 × 7,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.66x = 130,678,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,678,299.64/12,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.54

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