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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.40, 18,725.10 and 9,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.40, 18,725.10 and 9,664.60 is: 14,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.40 : 18,725.10 = 9,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.40/18,725.10 = 9,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.40x = 18,725.10 × 9,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.40x = 180,970,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,970,601.46/12,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.90

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