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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.01, 18,504.15 and 9,867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.01, 18,504.15 and 9,867.67 is: 14,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.01 : 18,504.15 = 9,867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.01/18,504.15 = 9,867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.01x = 18,504.15 × 9,867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.01x = 182,592,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,592,845.83/12,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.61

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