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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.42, 18,614.96 and 12,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.42, 18,614.96 and 12,052.60 is: 17,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.42 : 18,614.96 = 12,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.42/18,614.96 = 12,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.42x = 18,614.96 × 12,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.42x = 224,358,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,358,673.09/12,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,984.06

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