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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.56, 18,972.77 and 9,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.56, 18,972.77 and 9,717.92 is: 14,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.56 : 18,972.77 = 9,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.56/18,972.77 = 9,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.56x = 18,972.77 × 9,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.56x = 184,375,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,375,861.04/12,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.51

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