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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.54, 18,571.74 and 8,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.54, 18,571.74 and 8,221.48 is: 12,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.54 : 18,571.74 = 8,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.54/18,571.74 = 8,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.54x = 18,571.74 × 8,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.54x = 152,687,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,687,188.98/12,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.90

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