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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,458.67, 18,688.26 and 4,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,458.67, 18,688.26 and 4,663.23 is: 6,994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,458.67 : 18,688.26 = 4,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,458.67/18,688.26 = 4,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,458.67x = 18,688.26 × 4,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,458.67x = 87,147,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,147,654.68/12,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.94

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