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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.70, 18,629.55 and 9,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.70, 18,629.55 and 9,503.70 is: 14,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.70 : 18,629.55 = 9,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.70/18,629.55 = 9,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.70x = 18,629.55 × 9,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.70x = 177,049,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,049,654.34/12,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.55

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