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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.36, 18,009.52 and 9,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.36, 18,009.52 and 9,950.04 is: 14,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.36 : 18,009.52 = 9,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.36/18,009.52 = 9,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.36x = 18,009.52 × 9,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.36x = 179,195,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,195,444.38/12,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,925.04

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