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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.80, 18,560.70 and 12,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.80, 18,560.70 and 12,009.30 is: 18,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.80 : 18,560.70 = 12,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.80/18,560.70 = 12,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.80x = 18,560.70 × 12,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.80x = 222,901,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,901,014.51/12,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.95

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