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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,364.80, 18,514.80 and 9,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,364.80, 18,514.80 and 9,751.20 is: 14,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,364.80 : 18,514.80 = 9,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,364.80/18,514.80 = 9,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,364.80x = 18,514.80 × 9,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,364.80x = 180,541,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,541,517.76/12,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.25

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