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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.97, 18,519.39 and 4,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.97, 18,519.39 and 4,023.06 is: 6,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.97 : 18,519.39 = 4,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.97/18,519.39 = 4,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.97x = 18,519.39 × 4,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.97x = 74,504,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,504,617.13/12,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.22

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