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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,367.44, 18,517.68 and 9,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,367.44, 18,517.68 and 9,055.44 is: 13,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,367.44 : 18,517.68 = 9,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,367.44/18,517.68 = 9,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,367.44x = 18,517.68 × 9,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,367.44x = 167,685,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,685,740.18/12,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.65

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