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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.30, 18,253.13 and 8,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.30, 18,253.13 and 8,383.90 is: 12,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.30 : 18,253.13 = 8,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.30/18,253.13 = 8,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.30x = 18,253.13 × 8,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.30x = 153,032,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,032,416.61/12,167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.35

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