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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,153.54, 18,227.55 and 7,935.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,153.54, 18,227.55 and 7,935.45 is: 11,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,153.54 : 18,227.55 = 7,935.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,153.54/18,227.55 = 7,935.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,153.54x = 18,227.55 × 7,935.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,153.54x = 144,643,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,643,811.65/12,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.37

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