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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.94, 18,137.04 and 9,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.94, 18,137.04 and 9,999.50 is: 15,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.94 : 18,137.04 = 9,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.94/18,137.04 = 9,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.94x = 18,137.04 × 9,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.94x = 181,361,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,361,331.48/12,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.25

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