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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.91, 18,034.27 and 3,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.91, 18,034.27 and 3,704.20 is: 5,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.91 : 18,034.27 = 3,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.91/18,034.27 = 3,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.91x = 18,034.27 × 3,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.91x = 66,802,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,802,488.59/12,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.80

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