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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.11, 18,344.87 and 4,332.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.11, 18,344.87 and 4,332.57 is: 6,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.11 : 18,344.87 = 4,332.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.11/18,344.87 = 4,332.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.11x = 18,344.87 × 4,332.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.11x = 79,480,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,480,433.42/12,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.16

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