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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,337.67, 18,501.66 and 4,015.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,337.67, 18,501.66 and 4,015.65 is: 6,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,337.67 : 18,501.66 = 4,015.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,337.67/18,501.66 = 4,015.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,337.67x = 18,501.66 × 4,015.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,337.67x = 74,296,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,296,190.98/12,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.90

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