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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.06, 18,886.62 and 12,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.06, 18,886.62 and 12,344.56 is: 18,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.06 : 18,886.62 = 12,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.06/18,886.62 = 12,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.06x = 18,886.62 × 12,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.06x = 233,147,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,147,013.79/12,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,404.32

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