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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.63, 18,968.32 and 9,535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.63, 18,968.32 and 9,535.27 is: 14,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.63 : 18,968.32 = 9,535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.63/18,968.32 = 9,535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.63x = 18,968.32 × 9,535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.63x = 180,868,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,868,052.65/12,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,288.12

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