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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,343.20, 18,515.88 and 4,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,343.20, 18,515.88 and 4,021.02 is: 6,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,343.20 : 18,515.88 = 4,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,343.20/18,515.88 = 4,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,343.20x = 18,515.88 × 4,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,343.20x = 74,452,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452,723.80/12,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.88

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