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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.94, 18,352.56 and 4,444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.94, 18,352.56 and 4,444.98 is: 6,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.94 : 18,352.56 = 4,444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.94/18,352.56 = 4,444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.94x = 18,352.56 × 4,444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.94x = 81,576,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,576,762.15/12,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.07

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