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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,551.40, 18,827.10 and 9,270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,551.40, 18,827.10 and 9,270.90 is: 13,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,551.40 : 18,827.10 = 9,270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,551.40/18,827.10 = 9,270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,551.40x = 18,827.10 × 9,270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,551.40x = 174,544,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,544,161.39/12,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.35

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