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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,336.48, 18,498.24 and 9,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,336.48, 18,498.24 and 9,252 is: 13,873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,336.48 : 18,498.24 = 9,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,336.48/18,498.24 = 9,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,336.48x = 18,498.24 × 9,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,336.48x = 171,145,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,145,716.48/12,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.14

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