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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.80, 18,261.90 and 8,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.80, 18,261.90 and 8,021.80 is: 12,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.80 : 18,261.90 = 8,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.80/18,261.90 = 8,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.80x = 18,261.90 × 8,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.80x = 146,493,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,493,309.42/12,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.45

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