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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.28, 18,225.78 and 8,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.28, 18,225.78 and 8,016.76 is: 12,025.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.28 : 18,225.78 = 8,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.28/18,225.78 = 8,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.28x = 18,225.78 × 8,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.28x = 146,111,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,111,704.07/12,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.38

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