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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.73, 18,930.91 and 12,126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.73, 18,930.91 and 12,126.45 is: 18,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.73 : 18,930.91 = 12,126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.73/18,930.91 = 12,126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.73x = 18,930.91 × 12,126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.73x = 229,564,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,564,672.94/12,544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.70

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