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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,591.36, 18,872.73 and 9,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,591.36, 18,872.73 and 9,797.40 is: 14,684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,591.36 : 18,872.73 = 9,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,591.36/18,872.73 = 9,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,591.36x = 18,872.73 × 9,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,591.36x = 184,903,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,903,684.90/12,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.97

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