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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.59, 18,023.60 and 3,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.59, 18,023.60 and 3,695.30 is: 5,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.59 : 18,023.60 = 3,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.59/18,023.60 = 3,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.59x = 18,023.60 × 3,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.59x = 66,602,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602,609.08/12,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.48

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