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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.46, 18,178.88 and 9,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.46, 18,178.88 and 9,921.20 is: 14,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.46 : 18,178.88 = 9,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.46/18,178.88 = 9,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.46x = 18,178.88 × 9,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.46x = 180,356,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,356,304.26/12,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.39

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