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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.66, 18,518.92 and 4,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.66, 18,518.92 and 4,022.74 is: 6,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.66 : 18,518.92 = 4,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.66/18,518.92 = 4,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.66x = 18,518.92 × 4,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.66x = 74,496,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,496,800.24/12,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.74

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