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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.17, 18,399.24 and 3,032.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.17, 18,399.24 and 3,032.17 is: 4,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.17 : 18,399.24 = 3,032.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.17/18,399.24 = 3,032.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.17x = 18,399.24 × 3,032.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.17x = 55,789,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,789,577.55/12,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.25

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