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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,322.08, 18,465.65 and 9,535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,322.08, 18,465.65 and 9,535.78 is: 14,290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,322.08 : 18,465.65 = 9,535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,322.08/18,465.65 = 9,535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,322.08x = 18,465.65 × 9,535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,322.08x = 176,084,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,084,492.69/12,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.16

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