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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.96, 18,574.08 and 8,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.96, 18,574.08 and 8,011.44 is: 12,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.96 : 18,574.08 = 8,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.96/18,574.08 = 8,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.96x = 18,574.08 × 8,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.96x = 148,805,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,805,127.48/12,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.17

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