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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.08, 18,351.89 and 5,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.08, 18,351.89 and 5,659.24 is: 8,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.08 : 18,351.89 = 5,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.08/18,351.89 = 5,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.08x = 18,351.89 × 5,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.08x = 103,857,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,857,798.95/12,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.92

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