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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.22, 18,024.66 and 3,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.22, 18,024.66 and 3,251.12 is: 4,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.22 : 18,024.66 = 3,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.22/18,024.66 = 3,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.22x = 18,024.66 × 3,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.22x = 58,600,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,600,242.50/12,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.76

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