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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.20, 18,070.80 and 9,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.20, 18,070.80 and 9,969.55 is: 14,954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.20 : 18,070.80 = 9,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.20/18,070.80 = 9,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.20x = 18,070.80 × 9,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.20x = 180,157,744.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,157,744.14/12,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.33

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