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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,436.76, 18,616.54 and 9,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,436.76, 18,616.54 and 9,298.28 is: 13,918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436.76 : 18,616.54 = 9,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436.76/18,616.54 = 9,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436.76x = 18,616.54 × 9,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436.76x = 173,101,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,101,801.55/12,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.56

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