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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,667.80, 19,001.70 and 8,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,667.80, 19,001.70 and 8,002.20 is: 12,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,667.80 : 19,001.70 = 8,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,667.80/19,001.70 = 8,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,667.80x = 19,001.70 × 8,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,667.80x = 152,055,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,055,403.74/12,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.30

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