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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.62, 18,352.26 and 5,660.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.62, 18,352.26 and 5,660.47 is: 8,491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.62 : 18,352.26 = 5,660.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.62/18,352.26 = 5,660.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.62x = 18,352.26 × 5,660.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.62x = 103,882,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,882,442.03/12,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.55

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