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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.40, 18,252.60 and 9,689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.40, 18,252.60 and 9,689.80 is: 14,534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.40 : 18,252.60 = 9,689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.40/18,252.60 = 9,689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.40x = 18,252.60 × 9,689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.40x = 176,864,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,864,043.48/12,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.70

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