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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.80, 18,263.40 and 8,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.80, 18,263.40 and 8,022.80 is: 12,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.80 : 18,263.40 = 8,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.80/18,263.40 = 8,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.80x = 18,263.40 × 8,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.80x = 146,523,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,523,605.52/12,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,038.95

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