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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.70, 18,823.19 and 8,870.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.70, 18,823.19 and 8,870.54 is: 13,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.70 : 18,823.19 = 8,870.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.70/18,823.19 = 8,870.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.70x = 18,823.19 × 8,870.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.70x = 166,971,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,971,721.35/12,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.15

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