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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.90, 18,974.40 and 12,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.90, 18,974.40 and 12,309.40 is: 18,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.90 : 18,974.40 = 12,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.90/18,974.40 = 12,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.90x = 18,974.40 × 12,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.90x = 233,563,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,563,479.36/12,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.70

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