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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.23, 18,534.60 and 4,033.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.23, 18,534.60 and 4,033.17 is: 6,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.23 : 18,534.60 = 4,033.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.23/18,534.60 = 4,033.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.23x = 18,534.60 × 4,033.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.23x = 74,753,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,753,192.68/12,355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.33

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