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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.20, 18,417.90 and 9,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.20, 18,417.90 and 9,497.60 is: 14,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.20 : 18,417.90 = 9,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.20/18,417.90 = 9,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.20x = 18,417.90 × 9,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.20x = 174,925,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,925,847.04/12,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.13

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