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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.70, 18,263.55 and 9,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.70, 18,263.55 and 9,259.70 is: 13,889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.70 : 18,263.55 = 9,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.70/18,263.55 = 9,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.70x = 18,263.55 × 9,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.70x = 169,114,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,114,993.94/12,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.55

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