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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.21, 18,331.27 and 7,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.21, 18,331.27 and 7,023.08 is: 10,537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.21 : 18,331.27 = 7,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.21/18,331.27 = 7,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.21x = 18,331.27 × 7,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.21x = 128,741,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,741,975.71/12,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.76

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