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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.20, 18,010.20 and 10,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.20, 18,010.20 and 10,293.20 is: 15,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.20 : 18,010.20 = 10,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.20/18,010.20 = 10,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.20x = 18,010.20 × 10,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.20x = 185,382,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,382,590.64/12,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.30

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