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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.98, 18,023.96 and 8,749.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.98, 18,023.96 and 8,749.86 is: 13,124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.98 : 18,023.96 = 8,749.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.98/18,023.96 = 8,749.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.98x = 18,023.96 × 8,749.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.98x = 157,707,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,707,058.40/12,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.78

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