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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.37, 18,645.75 and 9,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.37, 18,645.75 and 9,265.45 is: 13,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.37 : 18,645.75 = 9,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.37/18,645.75 = 9,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.37x = 18,645.75 × 9,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.37x = 172,761,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,761,264.34/12,442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.92

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