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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.31, 18,549.71 and 7,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.31, 18,549.71 and 7,436.44 is: 11,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.31 : 18,549.71 = 7,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.31/18,549.71 = 7,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.31x = 18,549.71 × 7,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.31x = 137,943,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,943,768.25/12,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.51

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