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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.02, 18,032.55 and 6,824.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.02, 18,032.55 and 6,824.26 is: 10,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.02 : 18,032.55 = 6,824.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.02/18,032.55 = 6,824.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.02x = 18,032.55 × 6,824.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.02x = 123,058,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,058,809.66/12,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.93

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