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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,426.66, 18,605.12 and 9,321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,426.66, 18,605.12 and 9,321.12 is: 13,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,426.66 : 18,605.12 = 9,321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,426.66/18,605.12 = 9,321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,426.66x = 18,605.12 × 9,321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,426.66x = 173,420,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,420,509.53/12,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.52

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