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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.15, 18,022.83 and 7,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.15, 18,022.83 and 7,881.33 is: 11,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.15 : 18,022.83 = 7,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.15/18,022.83 = 7,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.15x = 18,022.83 × 7,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.15x = 142,043,870.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,043,870.76/12,015.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,822.06

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