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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,414.44, 18,599.74 and 12,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,414.44, 18,599.74 and 12,108.28 is: 18,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,414.44 : 18,599.74 = 12,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,414.44/18,599.74 = 12,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,414.44x = 18,599.74 × 12,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,414.44x = 225,210,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,210,859.85/12,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.04

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