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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.53, 18,353.03 and 4,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.53, 18,353.03 and 4,442.34 is: 6,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.53 : 18,353.03 = 4,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.53/18,353.03 = 4,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.53x = 18,353.03 × 4,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.53x = 81,530,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,530,470.89/12,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.51

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