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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.52, 18,027.09 and 5,444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.52, 18,027.09 and 5,444.15 is: 8,165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.52 : 18,027.09 = 5,444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.52/18,027.09 = 5,444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.52x = 18,027.09 × 5,444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.52x = 98,142,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,142,091.89/12,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.22

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