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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.35, 18,350.03 and 5,672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.35, 18,350.03 and 5,672.35 is: 8,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.35 : 18,350.03 = 5,672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.35/18,350.03 = 5,672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.35x = 18,350.03 × 5,672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.35x = 104,087,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,087,764.31/12,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.53

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