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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372.86, 18,589.72 and 7,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,372.86, 18,589.72 and 7,932.44 is: 11,918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,372.86 : 18,589.72 = 7,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,372.86/18,589.72 = 7,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,372.86x = 18,589.72 × 7,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,372.86x = 147,461,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,461,838.52/12,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.17

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