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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.24, 18,543.40 and 3,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.24, 18,543.40 and 3,595.23 is: 5,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.24 : 18,543.40 = 3,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.24/18,543.40 = 3,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.24x = 18,543.40 × 3,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.24x = 66,667,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,667,778.99/12,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.73

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