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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.64, 18,224.70 and 4,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.64, 18,224.70 and 4,357.24 is: 6,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.64 : 18,224.70 = 4,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.64/18,224.70 = 4,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.64x = 18,224.70 × 4,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.64x = 79,409,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,409,391.83/12,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.02

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