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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.01, 18,032.69 and 4,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.01, 18,032.69 and 4,230 is: 6,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.01 : 18,032.69 = 4,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.01/18,032.69 = 4,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.01x = 18,032.69 × 4,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.01x = 76,278,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,278,289.28/12,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.36

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