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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.92, 18,256.37 and 8,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.92, 18,256.37 and 8,227.44 is: 12,326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.92 : 18,256.37 = 8,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.92/18,256.37 = 8,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.92x = 18,256.37 × 8,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.92x = 150,203,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,203,147.66/12,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.97

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