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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.24, 18,016.79 and 5,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.24, 18,016.79 and 5,772.47 is: 8,656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.24 : 18,016.79 = 5,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.24/18,016.79 = 5,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.24x = 18,016.79 × 5,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.24x = 104,001,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,001,260.83/12,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.50

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