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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.70, 18,022.38 and 7,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.70, 18,022.38 and 7,087.92 is: 10,632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.70 : 18,022.38 = 7,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.70/18,022.38 = 7,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.70x = 18,022.38 × 7,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.70x = 127,741,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,741,187.65/12,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.07

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