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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.64, 18,174.42 and 9,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.64, 18,174.42 and 9,826.68 is: 14,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.64 : 18,174.42 = 9,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.64/18,174.42 = 9,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.64x = 18,174.42 × 9,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.64x = 178,594,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,594,209.53/12,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,750.54

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