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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,438.37, 18,631.23 and 9,323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,438.37, 18,631.23 and 9,323.11 is: 13,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,438.37 : 18,631.23 = 9,323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,438.37/18,631.23 = 9,323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,438.37x = 18,631.23 × 9,323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,438.37x = 173,701,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,701,006.73/12,438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.93

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