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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.08, 18,470.20 and 9,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.08, 18,470.20 and 9,828.56 is: 14,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.08 : 18,470.20 = 9,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.08/18,470.20 = 9,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.08x = 18,470.20 × 9,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.08x = 181,535,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,535,468.91/12,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.69

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