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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.37, 18,008.65 and 9,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.37, 18,008.65 and 9,223.99 is: 13,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.37 : 18,008.65 = 9,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.37/18,008.65 = 9,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.37x = 18,008.65 × 9,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.37x = 166,111,539.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,111,539.43/11,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.97

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