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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,020.23, 17,998.80 and 8,491.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,020.23, 17,998.80 and 8,491.15 is: 12,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,020.23 : 17,998.80 = 8,491.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,020.23/17,998.80 = 8,491.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,020.23x = 17,998.80 × 8,491.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,020.23x = 152,830,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,830,510.62/12,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.44

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