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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.26, 18,035.92 and 3,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.26, 18,035.92 and 3,705.14 is: 5,558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.26 : 18,035.92 = 3,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.26/18,035.92 = 3,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.26x = 18,035.92 × 3,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.26x = 66,825,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,825,637.51/12,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.03

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