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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,020.53, 18,006.32 and 9,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,020.53, 18,006.32 and 9,807.25 is: 14,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,020.53 : 18,006.32 = 9,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,020.53/18,006.32 = 9,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,020.53x = 18,006.32 × 9,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,020.53x = 176,592,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,592,432.78/12,020.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.90

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