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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.15, 18,499.90 and 4,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.15, 18,499.90 and 4,013.21 is: 6,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.15 : 18,499.90 = 4,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.15/18,499.90 = 4,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.15x = 18,499.90 × 4,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.15x = 74,243,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,243,983.68/12,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.87

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