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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.76, 18,183.54 and 9,657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.76, 18,183.54 and 9,657.56 is: 14,472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.76 : 18,183.54 = 9,657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.76/18,183.54 = 9,657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.76x = 18,183.54 × 9,657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.76x = 175,608,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,608,628.56/12,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.73

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