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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.80, 18,513.30 and 9,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.80, 18,513.30 and 9,750.20 is: 14,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.80 : 18,513.30 = 9,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.80/18,513.30 = 9,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.80x = 18,513.30 × 9,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.80x = 180,508,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,508,377.66/12,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.75

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