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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.52, 18,462.97 and 9,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,330.52, 18,462.97 and 9,635.24 is: 14,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,330.52 : 18,462.97 = 9,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,330.52/18,462.97 = 9,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,330.52x = 18,462.97 × 9,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,330.52x = 177,895,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,895,147.06/12,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,427.22

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