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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.54, 18,035.45 and 3,703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.54, 18,035.45 and 3,703.49 is: 5,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.54 : 18,035.45 = 3,703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.54/18,035.45 = 3,703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.54x = 18,035.45 × 3,703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.54x = 66,794,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,794,149.18/12,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.28

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