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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,023.40, 18,010.02 and 9,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,023.40, 18,010.02 and 9,670.70 is: 14,485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,023.40 : 18,010.02 = 9,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,023.40/18,010.02 = 9,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,023.40x = 18,010.02 × 9,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,023.40x = 174,169,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,169,500.41/12,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.88

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