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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.92, 18,864.38 and 7,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.92, 18,864.38 and 7,021.80 is: 10,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.92 : 18,864.38 = 7,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.92/18,864.38 = 7,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.92x = 18,864.38 × 7,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.92x = 132,461,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,461,903.48/12,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,536.33

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