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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.13, 18,225.41 and 8,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.13, 18,225.41 and 8,247.69 is: 12,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.13 : 18,225.41 = 8,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.13/18,225.41 = 8,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.13x = 18,225.41 × 8,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.13x = 150,317,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,317,490.56/12,155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.59

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