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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.32, 18,144.41 and 9,759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.32, 18,144.41 and 9,759.18 is: 14,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.32 : 18,144.41 = 9,759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.32/18,144.41 = 9,759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.32x = 18,144.41 × 9,759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.32x = 177,074,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,074,514.39/12,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.24

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