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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.01, 18,033.14 and 3,702.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.01, 18,033.14 and 3,702.33 is: 5,553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.01 : 18,033.14 = 3,702.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.01/18,033.14 = 3,702.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.01x = 18,033.14 × 3,702.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.01x = 66,764,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,764,635.22/12,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.07

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