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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,314.24, 18,486.80 and 9,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,314.24, 18,486.80 and 9,879.36 is: 14,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,314.24 : 18,486.80 = 9,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,314.24/18,486.80 = 9,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,314.24x = 18,486.80 × 9,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,314.24x = 182,637,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,637,752.45/12,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,831.43

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