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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.24, 18,333.96 and 4,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.24, 18,333.96 and 4,436.96 is: 6,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.24 : 18,333.96 = 4,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.24/18,333.96 = 4,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.24x = 18,333.96 × 4,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.24x = 81,347,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,347,047.16/12,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.30

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