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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.93, 18,617.21 and 12,054.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.93, 18,617.21 and 12,054.11 is: 17,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.93 : 18,617.21 = 12,054.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.93/18,617.21 = 12,054.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.93x = 18,617.21 × 12,054.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.93x = 224,413,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,413,743.88/12,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.30

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