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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,456.76, 18,657.18 and 9,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,456.76, 18,657.18 and 9,675 is: 14,490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,456.76 : 18,657.18 = 9,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,456.76/18,657.18 = 9,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,456.76x = 18,657.18 × 9,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,456.76x = 180,508,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,508,216.50/12,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,490.78

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