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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.49, 18,637.09 and 4,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.49, 18,637.09 and 4,104.38 is: 6,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.49 : 18,637.09 = 4,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.49/18,637.09 = 4,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.49x = 18,637.09 × 4,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.49x = 76,493,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,493,735.79/12,423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.19

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