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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.95, 18,034.73 and 5,696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.95, 18,034.73 and 5,696.35 is: 8,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.95 : 18,034.73 = 5,696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.95/18,034.73 = 5,696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.95x = 18,034.73 × 5,696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.95x = 102,732,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,732,114.07/12,022.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.67

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