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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.42, 18,023.37 and 3,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.42, 18,023.37 and 3,695.14 is: 5,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.42 : 18,023.37 = 3,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.42/18,023.37 = 3,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.42x = 18,023.37 × 3,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.42x = 66,598,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,598,856.95/12,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.24

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