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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.20, 18,011.70 and 10,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.20, 18,011.70 and 10,294.20 is: 15,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.20 : 18,011.70 = 10,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.20/18,011.70 = 10,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.20x = 18,011.70 × 10,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.20x = 185,416,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,416,042.14/12,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.80

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