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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,296.70, 18,427.41 and 7,020.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,296.70, 18,427.41 and 7,020.78 is: 10,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,296.70 : 18,427.41 = 7,020.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,296.70/18,427.41 = 7,020.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,296.70x = 18,427.41 × 7,020.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,296.70x = 129,374,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,374,791.58/12,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.10

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