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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.59, 18,047.45 and 9,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.59, 18,047.45 and 9,699.74 is: 14,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.59 : 18,047.45 = 9,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.59/18,047.45 = 9,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.59x = 18,047.45 × 9,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.59x = 175,055,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,055,648.59/12,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.32

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