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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,467.52, 18,704.72 and 10,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,467.52, 18,704.72 and 10,376.32 is: 15,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,467.52 : 18,704.72 = 10,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,467.52/18,704.72 = 10,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,467.52x = 18,704.72 × 10,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,467.52x = 194,086,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,086,160.23/12,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.34

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