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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.60, 18,666.90 and 12,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.60, 18,666.90 and 12,371.70 is: 18,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.60 : 18,666.90 = 12,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.60/18,666.90 = 12,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.60x = 18,666.90 × 12,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.60x = 230,941,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,941,286.73/12,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.55

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