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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.72, 18,507.76 and 4,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.72, 18,507.76 and 4,019.36 is: 6,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.72 : 18,507.76 = 4,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.72/18,507.76 = 4,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.72x = 18,507.76 × 4,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.72x = 74,389,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389,350.23/12,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.94

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