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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.70, 18,824.60 and 8,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.70, 18,824.60 and 8,858.22 is: 13,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.70 : 18,824.60 = 8,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.70/18,824.60 = 8,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.70x = 18,824.60 × 8,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.70x = 166,752,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,403.92/12,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.56

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