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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.38, 18,016.17 and 4,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.38, 18,016.17 and 4,214.26 is: 6,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.38 : 18,016.17 = 4,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.38/18,016.17 = 4,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.38x = 18,016.17 × 4,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.38x = 75,924,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924,824.58/12,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.23

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