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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.38, 18,635.08 and 3,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.38, 18,635.08 and 3,063.55 is: 4,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.38 : 18,635.08 = 3,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.38/18,635.08 = 3,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.38x = 18,635.08 × 3,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.38x = 57,089,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089,491.68/12,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.33

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