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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.80, 18,357.30 and 9,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.80, 18,357.30 and 9,646.20 is: 14,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.80 : 18,357.30 = 9,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.80/18,357.30 = 9,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.80x = 18,357.30 × 9,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.80x = 177,078,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,078,187.26/12,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.81

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