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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.06, 18,039.09 and 7,892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.06, 18,039.09 and 7,892.22 is: 11,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.06 : 18,039.09 = 7,892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.06/18,039.09 = 7,892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.06x = 18,039.09 × 7,892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.06x = 142,368,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,368,466.88/12,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,838.33

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