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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.23, 18,645.72 and 4,110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.23, 18,645.72 and 4,110.14 is: 6,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.23 : 18,645.72 = 4,110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.23/18,645.72 = 4,110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.23x = 18,645.72 × 4,110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.23x = 76,636,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636,519.60/12,429.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,165.83

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