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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,019.60, 18,029.40 and 9,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,019.60, 18,029.40 and 9,103.60 is: 13,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,019.60 : 18,029.40 = 9,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,019.60/18,029.40 = 9,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,019.60x = 18,029.40 × 9,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,019.60x = 164,132,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,132,445.84/12,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,655.40

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