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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,037.14, 18,011.94 and 9,937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,037.14, 18,011.94 and 9,937.62 is: 14,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,037.14 : 18,011.94 = 9,937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,037.14/18,011.94 = 9,937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,037.14x = 18,011.94 × 9,937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,037.14x = 178,995,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,995,815.18/12,037.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,870.29

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