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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.92, 18,336.57 and 8,276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.92, 18,336.57 and 8,276.62 is: 12,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.92 : 18,336.57 = 8,276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.92/18,336.57 = 8,276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.92x = 18,336.57 × 8,276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.92x = 151,764,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,764,821.99/12,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.44

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