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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,235.23, 18,328.11 and 8,064.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,235.23, 18,328.11 and 8,064.93 is: 12,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,235.23 : 18,328.11 = 8,064.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,235.23/18,328.11 = 8,064.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,235.23x = 18,328.11 × 8,064.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,235.23x = 147,814,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814,924.18/12,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.09

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