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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.74, 18,239.69 and 3,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.74, 18,239.69 and 3,392.66 is: 5,089.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.74 : 18,239.69 = 3,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.74/18,239.69 = 3,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.74x = 18,239.69 × 3,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.74x = 61,881,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,881,120.76/12,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.85

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