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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.14, 16,550.02 and 8,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.14, 16,550.02 and 8,026.80 is: 11,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.14 : 16,550.02 = 8,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.14/16,550.02 = 8,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.14x = 16,550.02 × 8,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.14x = 132,843,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,843,700.54/12,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.73

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