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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,604.18, 18,881.67 and 9,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,604.18, 18,881.67 and 9,266.27 is: 13,881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,604.18 : 18,881.67 = 9,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,604.18/18,881.67 = 9,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,604.18x = 18,881.67 × 9,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,604.18x = 174,962,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,962,652.27/12,604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.32

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