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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.40, 18,203.10 and 9,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.40, 18,203.10 and 9,946.60 is: 14,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.40 : 18,203.10 = 9,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.40/18,203.10 = 9,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.40x = 18,203.10 × 9,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.40x = 181,058,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,058,954.46/12,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,919.90

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