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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,276.40, 18,423.96 and 8,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,276.40, 18,423.96 and 8,997.88 is: 13,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,276.40 : 18,423.96 = 8,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,276.40/18,423.96 = 8,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,276.40x = 18,423.96 × 8,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,276.40x = 165,776,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,776,581.20/12,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.68

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