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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.96, 18,531.24 and 9,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.96, 18,531.24 and 9,763.44 is: 14,630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.96 : 18,531.24 = 9,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.96/18,531.24 = 9,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.96x = 18,531.24 × 9,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.96x = 180,928,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,928,649.87/12,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.00

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