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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.40, 18,032.10 and 8,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.40, 18,032.10 and 8,522.20 is: 12,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.40 : 18,032.10 = 8,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.40/18,032.10 = 8,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.40x = 18,032.10 × 8,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.40x = 153,673,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,673,162.62/12,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.30

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