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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,642.81, 18,980.61 and 9,723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,642.81, 18,980.61 and 9,723.18 is: 14,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,642.81 : 18,980.61 = 9,723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,642.81/18,980.61 = 9,723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,642.81x = 18,980.61 × 9,723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,642.81x = 184,551,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,551,887.54/12,642.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,597.38

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