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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.78, 18,171.47 and 9,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.78, 18,171.47 and 9,451.32 is: 14,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.78 : 18,171.47 = 9,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.78/18,171.47 = 9,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.78x = 18,171.47 × 9,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.78x = 171,744,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,744,330.58/12,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.28

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