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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.72, 18,697.10 and 12,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.72, 18,697.10 and 12,151.01 is: 18,226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.72 : 18,697.10 = 12,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.72/18,697.10 = 12,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.72x = 18,697.10 × 12,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.72x = 227,188,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,188,635.06/12,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.54

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