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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,024.92, 18,037.50 and 4,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,024.92, 18,037.50 and 4,233.80 is: 6,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,024.92 : 18,037.50 = 4,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,024.92/18,037.50 = 4,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,024.92x = 18,037.50 × 4,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,024.92x = 76,367,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,367,167.50/12,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.74

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