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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.80, 18,247.35 and 9,970.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.80, 18,247.35 and 9,970.70 is: 14,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.80 : 18,247.35 = 9,970.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.80/18,247.35 = 9,970.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.80x = 18,247.35 × 9,970.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.80x = 181,938,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,938,852.65/12,165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,954.94

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