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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,472.96, 18,652.60 and 9,312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,472.96, 18,652.60 and 9,312.61 is: 13,926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,472.96 : 18,652.60 = 9,312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,472.96/18,652.60 = 9,312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,472.96x = 18,652.60 × 9,312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,472.96x = 173,704,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,704,389.29/12,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.48

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