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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,737.97, 18,975.62 and 12,351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,737.97, 18,975.62 and 12,351.06 is: 18,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,737.97 : 18,975.62 = 12,351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,737.97/18,975.62 = 12,351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,737.97x = 18,975.62 × 12,351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,737.97x = 234,369,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,369,052.03/12,737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.25

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