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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.80, 18,011.70 and 10,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.80, 18,011.70 and 10,914.30 is: 16,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.80 : 18,011.70 = 10,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.80/18,011.70 = 10,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.80x = 18,011.70 × 10,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.80x = 196,585,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,585,097.31/12,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.45

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