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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.69, 18,946.08 and 12,326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.69, 18,946.08 and 12,326.22 is: 18,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.69 : 18,946.08 = 12,326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.69/18,946.08 = 12,326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.69x = 18,946.08 × 12,326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.69x = 233,533,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,533,550.22/12,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.37

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