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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.80, 18,566.70 and 8,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.80, 18,566.70 and 8,672.20 is: 13,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.80 : 18,566.70 = 8,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.80/18,566.70 = 8,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.80x = 18,566.70 × 8,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.80x = 161,014,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,014,135.74/12,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.30

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