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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,338.04, 18,507.18 and 9,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,338.04, 18,507.18 and 9,869.70 is: 14,804.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,338.04 : 18,507.18 = 9,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,338.04/18,507.18 = 9,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,338.04x = 18,507.18 × 9,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,338.04x = 182,660,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,660,314.45/12,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.65

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