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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.16, 18,321.18 and 8,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.16, 18,321.18 and 8,754.76 is: 13,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.16 : 18,321.18 = 8,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.16/18,321.18 = 8,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.16x = 18,321.18 × 8,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.16x = 160,397,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,397,533.82/12,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,120.28

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