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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,572.07, 18,764.03 and 12,364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,572.07, 18,764.03 and 12,364.49 is: 18,454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,572.07 : 18,764.03 = 12,364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,572.07/18,764.03 = 12,364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,572.07x = 18,764.03 × 12,364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,572.07x = 232,007,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,007,661.29/12,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.21

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