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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.94, 18,023.34 and 3,249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.94, 18,023.34 and 3,249.90 is: 4,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.94 : 18,023.34 = 3,249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.94/18,023.34 = 3,249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.94x = 18,023.34 × 3,249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.94x = 58,574,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574,052.67/12,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.10

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