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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.44, 18,233.80 and 3,390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.44, 18,233.80 and 3,390.32 is: 5,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.44 : 18,233.80 = 3,390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.44/18,233.80 = 3,390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.44x = 18,233.80 × 3,390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.44x = 61,818,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818,416.82/12,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.66

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