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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,495.40, 18,764.70 and 8,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,495.40, 18,764.70 and 8,823.40 is: 13,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,495.40 : 18,764.70 = 8,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,495.40/18,764.70 = 8,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,495.40x = 18,764.70 × 8,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,495.40x = 165,568,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,568,453.98/12,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.35

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