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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,423.94, 18,636.51 and 3,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,423.94, 18,636.51 and 3,658.94 is: 5,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,423.94 : 18,636.51 = 3,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,423.94/18,636.51 = 3,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,423.94x = 18,636.51 × 3,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,423.94x = 68,189,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189,871.90/12,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.59

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