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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,466.70, 18,676.05 and 9,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,466.70, 18,676.05 and 9,820.20 is: 14,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,466.70 : 18,676.05 = 9,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,466.70/18,676.05 = 9,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,466.70x = 18,676.05 × 9,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,466.70x = 183,402,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,402,546.21/12,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.39

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