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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.80, 18,522.78 and 9,447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.80, 18,522.78 and 9,447.09 is: 14,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.80 : 18,522.78 = 9,447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.80/18,522.78 = 9,447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.80x = 18,522.78 × 9,447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.80x = 174,986,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,986,369.71/12,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.29

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