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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524.96, 18,788.88 and 7,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,524.96, 18,788.88 and 7,330.88 is: 10,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,524.96 : 18,788.88 = 7,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,524.96/18,788.88 = 7,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,524.96x = 18,788.88 × 7,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,524.96x = 137,739,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,739,024.61/12,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.16

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