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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.27, 18,046.96 and 9,699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.27, 18,046.96 and 9,699.42 is: 14,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.27 : 18,046.96 = 9,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.27/18,046.96 = 9,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.27x = 18,046.96 × 9,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.27x = 175,045,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,045,020.51/12,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.82

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