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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.46, 18,541.05 and 3,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.46, 18,541.05 and 3,593.24 is: 5,390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.46 : 18,541.05 = 3,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.46/18,541.05 = 3,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.46x = 18,541.05 × 3,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.46x = 66,622,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,622,442.50/12,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.40

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