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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.32, 18,663.58 and 7,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.32, 18,663.58 and 7,168.12 is: 10,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.32 : 18,663.58 = 7,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.32/18,663.58 = 7,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.32x = 18,663.58 × 7,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.32x = 133,782,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,782,651.91/12,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.50

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