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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.53, 18,030.32 and 3,136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.53, 18,030.32 and 3,136.04 is: 4,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.53 : 18,030.32 = 3,136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.53/18,030.32 = 3,136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.53x = 18,030.32 × 3,136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.53x = 56,543,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543,804.73/12,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.33

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