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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.58, 18,014.84 and 4,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.58, 18,014.84 and 4,114.30 is: 6,168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.58 : 18,014.84 = 4,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.58/18,014.84 = 4,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.58x = 18,014.84 × 4,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.58x = 74,118,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118,456.21/12,015.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.53

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