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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.89, 18,032.07 and 3,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.89, 18,032.07 and 3,256.65 is: 4,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.89 : 18,032.07 = 3,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.89/18,032.07 = 3,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.89x = 18,032.07 × 3,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.89x = 58,724,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724,140.77/12,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.36

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