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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.63, 18,009.19 and 7,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.63, 18,009.19 and 7,086.59 is: 10,622.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.63 : 18,009.19 = 7,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.63/18,009.19 = 7,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.63x = 18,009.19 × 7,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.63x = 127,623,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,623,745.76/12,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.36

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