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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.80, 18,251.40 and 8,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.80, 18,251.40 and 8,014.80 is: 12,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.80 : 18,251.40 = 8,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.80/18,251.40 = 8,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.80x = 18,251.40 × 8,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.80x = 146,281,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,281,320.72/12,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.94

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