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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.36, 18,458.60 and 9,000.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.36, 18,458.60 and 9,000.66 is: 13,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.36 : 18,458.60 = 9,000.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.36/18,458.60 = 9,000.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.36x = 18,458.60 × 9,000.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.36x = 166,139,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,139,537.67/12,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.18

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