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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.77, 18,047.71 and 9,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.77, 18,047.71 and 9,699.92 is: 14,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.77 : 18,047.71 = 9,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.77/18,047.71 = 9,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.77x = 18,047.71 × 9,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.77x = 175,061,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,061,294.68/12,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.57

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