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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.73, 18,023.02 and 3,249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.73, 18,023.02 and 3,249.57 is: 4,874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.73 : 18,023.02 = 3,249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.73/18,023.02 = 3,249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.73x = 18,023.02 × 3,249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.73x = 58,567,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,567,048.85/12,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.60

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