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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.80, 18,805.80 and 9,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.80, 18,805.80 and 9,966.80 is: 14,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.80 : 18,805.80 = 9,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.80/18,805.80 = 9,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.80x = 18,805.80 × 9,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.80x = 187,433,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,433,647.44/12,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,924.49

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