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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.16, 18,019.17 and 8,878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.16, 18,019.17 and 8,878.11 is: 13,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.16 : 18,019.17 = 8,878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.16/18,019.17 = 8,878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.16x = 18,019.17 × 8,878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.16x = 159,976,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,976,175.30/12,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.67

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