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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.80, 18,032.70 and 4,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.80, 18,032.70 and 4,231.40 is: 6,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.80 : 18,032.70 = 4,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.80/18,032.70 = 4,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.80x = 18,032.70 × 4,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.80x = 76,303,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,303,566.78/12,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.10

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