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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.06, 18,316.94 and 8,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.06, 18,316.94 and 8,059.42 is: 12,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.06 : 18,316.94 = 8,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.06/18,316.94 = 8,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.06x = 18,316.94 × 8,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.06x = 147,623,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,623,997.69/12,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.61

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