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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.80, 18,330.90 and 7,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.80, 18,330.90 and 7,023.80 is: 10,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.80 : 18,330.90 = 7,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.80/18,330.90 = 7,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.80x = 18,330.90 × 7,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.80x = 128,752,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,752,575.42/12,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.75

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