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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.58, 18,340.25 and 6,674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.58, 18,340.25 and 6,674.89 is: 10,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.58 : 18,340.25 = 6,674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.58/18,340.25 = 6,674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.58x = 18,340.25 × 6,674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.58x = 122,419,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,419,151.32/12,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.82

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