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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.65, 18,014.54 and 5,773.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.65, 18,014.54 and 5,773.53 is: 8,655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.65 : 18,014.54 = 5,773.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.65/18,014.54 = 5,773.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.65x = 18,014.54 × 5,773.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.65x = 104,007,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,007,458.26/12,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.28

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