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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.71, 18,506.61 and 4,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.71, 18,506.61 and 4,014.50 is: 6,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.71 : 18,506.61 = 4,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.71/18,506.61 = 4,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.71x = 18,506.61 × 4,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.71x = 74,294,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,294,693.31/12,336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.25

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