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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.93, 18,007.32 and 9,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.93, 18,007.32 and 9,185.56 is: 13,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.93 : 18,007.32 = 9,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.93/18,007.32 = 9,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.93x = 18,007.32 × 9,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.93x = 165,407,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,407,318.30/12,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.69

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