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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.58, 18,044.43 and 9,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.58, 18,044.43 and 9,697.73 is: 14,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.58 : 18,044.43 = 9,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.58/18,044.43 = 9,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.58x = 18,044.43 × 9,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.58x = 174,989,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,989,951.22/12,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.29

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