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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,024.24, 18,044.19 and 5,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,024.24, 18,044.19 and 5,451 is: 8,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,024.24 : 18,044.19 = 5,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,024.24/18,044.19 = 5,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,024.24x = 18,044.19 × 5,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,024.24x = 98,358,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358,879.69/12,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.05

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