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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,017.51, 18,013.49 and 7,089.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,017.51, 18,013.49 and 7,089.47 is: 10,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,017.51 : 18,013.49 = 7,089.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,017.51/18,013.49 = 7,089.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,017.51x = 18,013.49 × 7,089.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,017.51x = 127,706,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,706,024.61/12,017.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.67

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