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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,621.51, 18,915.39 and 9,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,621.51, 18,915.39 and 9,685.44 is: 14,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,621.51 : 18,915.39 = 9,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,621.51/18,915.39 = 9,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,621.51x = 18,915.39 × 9,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,621.51x = 183,203,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,203,874.92/12,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.21

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