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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.28, 18,052.96 and 9,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.28, 18,052.96 and 9,703.44 is: 14,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.28 : 18,052.96 = 9,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.28/18,052.96 = 9,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.28x = 18,052.96 × 9,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.28x = 175,175,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,175,814.18/12,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.84

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