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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.66, 18,638.60 and 4,104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.66, 18,638.60 and 4,104.15 is: 6,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.66 : 18,638.60 = 4,104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.66/18,638.60 = 4,104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.66x = 18,638.60 × 4,104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.66x = 76,495,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,495,610.19/12,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.25

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