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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,661.80, 18,992.70 and 9,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,661.80, 18,992.70 and 9,381.30 is: 14,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,661.80 : 18,992.70 = 9,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,661.80/18,992.70 = 9,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,661.80x = 18,992.70 × 9,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,661.80x = 178,176,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,176,216.51/12,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.95

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