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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.70, 18,977.40 and 9,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.70, 18,977.40 and 9,846.98 is: 14,761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.70 : 18,977.40 = 9,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.70/18,977.40 = 9,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.70x = 18,977.40 × 9,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.70x = 186,869,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,869,983.37/12,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.01

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