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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,557.13, 18,835.69 and 9,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,557.13, 18,835.69 and 9,785.87 is: 14,678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,557.13 : 18,835.69 = 9,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,557.13/18,835.69 = 9,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,557.13x = 18,835.69 × 9,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,557.13x = 184,323,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,323,625.01/12,557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,678.81

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