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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,016.14, 18,011.44 and 7,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,016.14, 18,011.44 and 7,088.10 is: 10,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,016.14 : 18,011.44 = 7,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,016.14/18,011.44 = 7,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,016.14x = 18,011.44 × 7,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,016.14x = 127,666,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,666,887.86/12,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.62

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