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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,567.72, 18,707.91 and 12,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,567.72, 18,707.91 and 12,380.88 is: 18,429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,567.72 : 18,707.91 = 12,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,567.72/18,707.91 = 12,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,567.72x = 18,707.91 × 12,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,567.72x = 231,620,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,620,388.76/12,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,429.79

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