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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.96, 18,367.52 and 4,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.96, 18,367.52 and 4,036.96 is: 6,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.96 : 18,367.52 = 4,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.96/18,367.52 = 4,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.96x = 18,367.52 × 4,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.96x = 74,148,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,148,943.54/12,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.47

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