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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,383.46, 18,575.13 and 3,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,383.46, 18,575.13 and 3,023.53 is: 4,535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,383.46 : 18,575.13 = 3,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,383.46/18,575.13 = 3,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,383.46x = 18,575.13 × 3,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,383.46x = 56,162,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162,447.69/12,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.28

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