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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,444.40, 18,647.70 and 9,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,444.40, 18,647.70 and 9,141.76 is: 13,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,444.40 : 18,647.70 = 9,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,444.40/18,647.70 = 9,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,444.40x = 18,647.70 × 9,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,444.40x = 170,472,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,472,797.95/12,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.76

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