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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.40, 18,076.86 and 9,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.40, 18,076.86 and 9,455.40 is: 14,187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.40 : 18,076.86 = 9,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.40/18,076.86 = 9,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.40x = 18,076.86 × 9,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.40x = 170,923,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,923,942.04/12,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.62

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