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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,443.72, 18,670.62 and 12,247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,443.72, 18,670.62 and 12,247.16 is: 18,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,443.72 : 18,670.62 = 12,247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,443.72/18,670.62 = 12,247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,443.72x = 18,670.62 × 12,247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,443.72x = 228,662,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,662,070.44/12,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.70

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