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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,369.18, 18,553.50 and 3,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,369.18, 18,553.50 and 3,009.24 is: 4,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,369.18 : 18,553.50 = 3,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,369.18/18,553.50 = 3,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,369.18x = 18,553.50 × 3,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,369.18x = 55,831,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831,934.34/12,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.79

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