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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.93, 18,032.90 and 7,888.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.93, 18,032.90 and 7,888.10 is: 11,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.93 : 18,032.90 = 7,888.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.93/18,032.90 = 7,888.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.93x = 18,032.90 × 7,888.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.93x = 142,245,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,245,188.89/12,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,832.14

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