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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.64, 18,019.68 and 7,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.64, 18,019.68 and 7,093.60 is: 10,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.64 : 18,019.68 = 7,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.64/18,019.68 = 7,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.64x = 18,019.68 × 7,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.64x = 127,824,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,824,402.05/12,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.86

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