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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,151.06, 18,195.60 and 9,689.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,151.06, 18,195.60 and 9,689.47 is: 14,509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,151.06 : 18,195.60 = 9,689.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,151.06/18,195.60 = 9,689.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,151.06x = 18,195.60 × 9,689.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,151.06x = 176,305,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,305,720.33/12,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,509.49

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