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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,543.94, 18,815.49 and 4,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,543.94, 18,815.49 and 4,223.80 is: 6,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,543.94 : 18,815.49 = 4,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,543.94/18,815.49 = 4,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,543.94x = 18,815.49 × 4,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,543.94x = 79,472,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472,866.66/12,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.56

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