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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,415.68, 18,598.68 and 7,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,415.68, 18,598.68 and 7,470.36 is: 11,190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,415.68 : 18,598.68 = 7,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,415.68/18,598.68 = 7,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,415.68x = 18,598.68 × 7,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,415.68x = 138,938,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,938,835.12/12,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.59

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