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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.24, 18,051.57 and 3,713.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.24, 18,051.57 and 3,713.94 is: 5,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.24 : 18,051.57 = 3,713.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.24/18,051.57 = 3,713.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.24x = 18,051.57 × 3,713.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.24x = 67,042,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,042,447.89/12,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,571.44

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