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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.16, 18,499.41 and 4,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.16, 18,499.41 and 4,014.15 is: 6,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.16 : 18,499.41 = 4,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.16/18,499.41 = 4,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.16x = 18,499.41 × 4,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.16x = 74,259,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,259,406.65/12,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.65

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