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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.40, 18,695.10 and 12,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.40, 18,695.10 and 12,333.80 is: 18,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.40 : 18,695.10 = 12,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.40/18,695.10 = 12,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.40x = 18,695.10 × 12,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.40x = 230,581,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,581,624.38/12,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,500.70

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