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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,333.29, 18,499.93 and 4,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,333.29, 18,499.93 and 4,014.14 is: 6,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,333.29 : 18,499.93 = 4,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,333.29/18,499.93 = 4,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,333.29x = 18,499.93 × 4,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,333.29x = 74,261,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261,206.48/12,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.20

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