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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,545.23, 18,814.01 and 8,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,545.23, 18,814.01 and 8,674.51 is: 13,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545.23 : 18,814.01 = 8,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545.23/18,814.01 = 8,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545.23x = 18,814.01 × 8,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545.23x = 163,202,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,202,274.51/12,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.11

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