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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.56, 18,027.33 and 4,119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.56, 18,027.33 and 4,119.66 is: 6,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.56 : 18,027.33 = 4,119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.56/18,027.33 = 4,119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.56x = 18,027.33 × 4,119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.56x = 74,266,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266,470.31/12,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.34

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