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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.01, 18,498.15 and 9,863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.01, 18,498.15 and 9,863.67 is: 14,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.01 : 18,498.15 = 9,863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.01/18,498.15 = 9,863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.01x = 18,498.15 × 9,863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.01x = 182,459,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,459,647.21/12,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,795.61

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