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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.23, 18,981.33 and 9,167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.23, 18,981.33 and 9,167.02 is: 13,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.23 : 18,981.33 = 9,167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.23/18,981.33 = 9,167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.23x = 18,981.33 × 9,167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.23x = 174,002,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,002,231.74/12,665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.58

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