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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.83, 18,026.22 and 4,118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.83, 18,026.22 and 4,118.94 is: 6,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.83 : 18,026.22 = 4,118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.83/18,026.22 = 4,118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.83x = 18,026.22 × 4,118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.83x = 74,248,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,248,918.61/12,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.26

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