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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.91, 18,035.19 and 4,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.91, 18,035.19 and 4,232.07 is: 6,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.91 : 18,035.19 = 4,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.91/18,035.19 = 4,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.91x = 18,035.19 × 4,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.91x = 76,326,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,326,186.54/12,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.87

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