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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.81, 18,014.33 and 5,435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.81, 18,014.33 and 5,435.99 is: 8,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.81 : 18,014.33 = 5,435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.81/18,014.33 = 5,435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.81x = 18,014.33 × 5,435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.81x = 97,925,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,925,717.74/12,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.81

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