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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.84, 18,064.08 and 9,452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.84, 18,064.08 and 9,452.88 is: 14,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.84 : 18,064.08 = 9,452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.84/18,064.08 = 9,452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.84x = 18,064.08 × 9,452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.84x = 170,757,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,757,580.55/12,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.54

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