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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,522.78, 18,774.86 and 7,591.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,522.78, 18,774.86 and 7,591.23 is: 11,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,522.78 : 18,774.86 = 7,591.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,522.78/18,774.86 = 7,591.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,522.78x = 18,774.86 × 7,591.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,522.78x = 142,524,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,524,242.52/12,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.20

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