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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,473.10, 18,709.65 and 12,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,473.10, 18,709.65 and 12,386.70 is: 18,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,473.10 : 18,709.65 = 12,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,473.10/18,709.65 = 12,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,473.10x = 18,709.65 × 12,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,473.10x = 231,750,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,750,821.66/12,473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.05

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