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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.63, 18,999.94 and 3,432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.63, 18,999.94 and 3,432.63 is: 5,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.63 : 18,999.94 = 3,432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.63/18,999.94 = 3,432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.63x = 18,999.94 × 3,432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.63x = 65,219,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,219,764.04/12,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.94

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