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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.80, 18,221.73 and 9,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.80, 18,221.73 and 9,656.40 is: 14,487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.80 : 18,221.73 = 9,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.80/18,221.73 = 9,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.80x = 18,221.73 × 9,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.80x = 175,956,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,956,313.57/12,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.01

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