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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,538.70, 18,771.15 and 9,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,538.70, 18,771.15 and 9,266.39 is: 13,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,538.70 : 18,771.15 = 9,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,538.70/18,771.15 = 9,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,538.70x = 18,771.15 × 9,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,538.70x = 173,940,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,940,796.65/12,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.32

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