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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.80, 18,219.90 and 9,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.80, 18,219.90 and 9,673.40 is: 14,523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.80 : 18,219.90 = 9,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.80/18,219.90 = 9,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.80x = 18,219.90 × 9,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.80x = 176,248,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,248,380.66/12,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.01

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