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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.55, 18,507.33 and 4,015.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.55, 18,507.33 and 4,015.34 is: 6,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.55 : 18,507.33 = 4,015.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.55/18,507.33 = 4,015.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.55x = 18,507.33 × 4,015.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.55x = 74,313,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313,222.44/12,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.34

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