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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.56, 18,507.33 and 4,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.56, 18,507.33 and 4,015.35 is: 6,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.56 : 18,507.33 = 4,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.56/18,507.33 = 4,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.56x = 18,507.33 × 4,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.56x = 74,313,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313,407.52/12,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.35

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