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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.35, 18,499.69 and 4,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.35, 18,499.69 and 4,014.34 is: 6,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.35 : 18,499.69 = 4,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.35/18,499.69 = 4,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.35x = 18,499.69 × 4,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.35x = 74,264,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,264,004.32/12,336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.94

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