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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.39, 18,033.69 and 3,258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.39, 18,033.69 and 3,258.97 is: 4,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.39 : 18,033.69 = 3,258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.39/18,033.69 = 3,258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.39x = 18,033.69 × 3,258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.39x = 58,771,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771,254.70/12,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.08

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