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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,669.20, 18,975.26 and 9,835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,669.20, 18,975.26 and 9,835.48 is: 14,731.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,669.20 : 18,975.26 = 9,835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,669.20/18,975.26 = 9,835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,669.20x = 18,975.26 × 9,835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,669.20x = 186,630,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,630,715.14/12,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,731.06

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