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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.90, 18,347.85 and 9,753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.90, 18,347.85 and 9,753.30 is: 14,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.90 : 18,347.85 = 9,753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.90/18,347.85 = 9,753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.90x = 18,347.85 × 9,753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.90x = 178,952,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,952,085.41/12,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.95

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