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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,447.03, 18,682.38 and 9,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,447.03, 18,682.38 and 9,150.12 is: 13,733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,447.03 : 18,682.38 = 9,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,447.03/18,682.38 = 9,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,447.03x = 18,682.38 × 9,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,447.03x = 170,946,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,946,018.89/12,447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.88

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