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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.70, 18,523.35 and 8,892.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.70, 18,523.35 and 8,892.90 is: 13,327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.70 : 18,523.35 = 8,892.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.70/18,523.35 = 8,892.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.70x = 18,523.35 × 8,892.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.70x = 164,726,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,726,299.22/12,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.69

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