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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,448.89, 18,670.23 and 7,766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,448.89, 18,670.23 and 7,766.55 is: 11,647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,448.89 : 18,670.23 = 7,766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,448.89/18,670.23 = 7,766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,448.89x = 18,670.23 × 7,766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,448.89x = 145,003,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,003,274.81/12,448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.89

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