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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.72, 18,325.86 and 8,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.72, 18,325.86 and 8,063.43 is: 12,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.72 : 18,325.86 = 8,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.72/18,325.86 = 8,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.72x = 18,325.86 × 8,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.72x = 147,769,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,769,289.30/12,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.86

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