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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,622.68, 18,934.74 and 9,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,622.68, 18,934.74 and 9,665.28 is: 14,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,622.68 : 18,934.74 = 9,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,622.68/18,934.74 = 9,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,622.68x = 18,934.74 × 9,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,622.68x = 183,009,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,009,563.83/12,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,498.47

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