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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.54, 18,335.15 and 2,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.54, 18,335.15 and 2,989.62 is: 4,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.54 : 18,335.15 = 2,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.54/18,335.15 = 2,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.54x = 18,335.15 × 2,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.54x = 54,815,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,815,131.14/12,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.39

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