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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.22, 18,396.33 and 8,573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.22, 18,396.33 and 8,573.59 is: 12,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.22 : 18,396.33 = 8,573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.22/18,396.33 = 8,573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.22x = 18,396.33 × 8,573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.22x = 157,722,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722,590.92/12,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.39

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