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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.80, 18,267.90 and 9,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.80, 18,267.90 and 9,705.40 is: 14,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.80 : 18,267.90 = 9,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.80/18,267.90 = 9,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.80x = 18,267.90 × 9,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.80x = 177,297,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,297,276.66/12,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.02

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