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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.04, 18,624.60 and 9,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.04, 18,624.60 and 9,282.96 is: 13,914.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.04 : 18,624.60 = 9,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.04/18,624.60 = 9,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.04x = 18,624.60 × 9,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.04x = 172,891,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,891,416.82/12,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.76

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