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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,556.42, 18,908.08 and 9,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,556.42, 18,908.08 and 9,292.54 is: 13,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,556.42 : 18,908.08 = 9,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,556.42/18,908.08 = 9,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,556.42x = 18,908.08 × 9,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,556.42x = 175,704,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,704,089.72/12,556.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.17

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