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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,375.09, 18,552.20 and 8,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,375.09, 18,552.20 and 8,415.25 is: 12,615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,375.09 : 18,552.20 = 8,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,375.09/18,552.20 = 8,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,375.09x = 18,552.20 × 8,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,375.09x = 156,121,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,121,312.59/12,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.77

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