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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.92, 18,022.31 and 10,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.92, 18,022.31 and 10,812.40 is: 16,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.92 : 18,022.31 = 10,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.92/18,022.31 = 10,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.92x = 18,022.31 × 10,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.92x = 194,864,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,864,334.53/12,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.63

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