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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.90, 18,227.14 and 8,474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.90, 18,227.14 and 8,474.90 is: 12,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.90 : 18,227.14 = 8,474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.90/18,227.14 = 8,474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.90x = 18,227.14 × 8,474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.90x = 154,473,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,473,188.79/12,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.05

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