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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.15, 18,405.54 and 8,985.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.15, 18,405.54 and 8,985.81 is: 13,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.15 : 18,405.54 = 8,985.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.15/18,405.54 = 8,985.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.15x = 18,405.54 × 8,985.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.15x = 165,388,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,388,685.39/12,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.54

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