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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.33, 18,023.96 and 4,117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.33, 18,023.96 and 4,117.43 is: 6,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.33 : 18,023.96 = 4,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.33/18,023.96 = 4,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.33x = 18,023.96 × 4,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.33x = 74,212,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,212,448.98/12,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.00

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