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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.30, 18,250.65 and 8,890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.30, 18,250.65 and 8,890.30 is: 13,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.30 : 18,250.65 = 8,890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.30/18,250.65 = 8,890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.30x = 18,250.65 × 8,890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.30x = 162,253,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,253,753.70/12,154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.49

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