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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.46, 18,527.23 and 9,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.46, 18,527.23 and 9,560.14 is: 14,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.46 : 18,527.23 = 9,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.46/18,527.23 = 9,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.46x = 18,527.23 × 9,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.46x = 177,122,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,122,974.61/12,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.17

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