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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.96, 18,022.66 and 3,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.96, 18,022.66 and 3,252.56 is: 4,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.96 : 18,022.66 = 3,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.96/18,022.66 = 3,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.96x = 18,022.66 × 3,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.96x = 58,619,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,619,684.76/12,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.08

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