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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.07, 18,524.61 and 9,900.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.07, 18,524.61 and 9,900.36 is: 14,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.07 : 18,524.61 = 9,900.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.07/18,524.61 = 9,900.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.07x = 18,524.61 × 9,900.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.07x = 183,400,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,400,307.86/12,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.14

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