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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.80, 18,234.90 and 9,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.80, 18,234.90 and 9,683.40 is: 14,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.80 : 18,234.90 = 9,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.80/18,234.90 = 9,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.80x = 18,234.90 × 9,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.80x = 176,575,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,575,830.66/12,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.02

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