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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.85, 18,635.90 and 3,658.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.85, 18,635.90 and 3,658.93 is: 5,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.85 : 18,635.90 = 3,658.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.85/18,635.90 = 3,658.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.85x = 18,635.90 × 3,658.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.85x = 68,187,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,187,453.59/12,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.43

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