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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.40, 18,972.21 and 9,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.40, 18,972.21 and 9,528.32 is: 14,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.40 : 18,972.21 = 9,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.40/18,972.21 = 9,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.40x = 18,972.21 × 9,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.40x = 180,773,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,773,287.99/12,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.90

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