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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.68, 18,034.02 and 7,888.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.68, 18,034.02 and 7,888.85 is: 11,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.68 : 18,034.02 = 7,888.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.68/18,034.02 = 7,888.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.68x = 18,034.02 × 7,888.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.68x = 142,267,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,267,588.51/12,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.27

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