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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.93, 18,503.01 and 3,567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.93, 18,503.01 and 3,567.92 is: 5,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.93 : 18,503.01 = 3,567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.93/18,503.01 = 3,567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.93x = 18,503.01 × 3,567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.93x = 66,017,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017,166.92/12,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.92

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