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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.64, 18,503.63 and 4,015.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.64, 18,503.63 and 4,015.69 is: 6,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.64 : 18,503.63 = 4,015.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.64/18,503.63 = 4,015.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.64x = 18,503.63 × 4,015.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.64x = 74,304,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,304,821.88/12,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.59

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