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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.56, 18,084.66 and 9,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.56, 18,084.66 and 9,854.44 is: 14,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.56 : 18,084.66 = 9,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.56/18,084.66 = 9,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.56x = 18,084.66 × 9,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.56x = 178,214,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,214,196.89/12,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,814.69

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