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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,153.76, 18,217.64 and 8,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,153.76, 18,217.64 and 8,680.48 is: 13,011.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,153.76 : 18,217.64 = 8,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,153.76/18,217.64 = 8,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,153.76x = 18,217.64 × 8,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,153.76x = 158,137,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,137,859.67/12,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.44

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