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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.75, 18,523.91 and 7,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.75, 18,523.91 and 7,432.70 is: 11,134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.75 : 18,523.91 = 7,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.75/18,523.91 = 7,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.75x = 18,523.91 × 7,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.75x = 137,682,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,682,665.86/12,365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.19

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