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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.40, 18,976.20 and 9,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.40, 18,976.20 and 9,367.60 is: 14,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.40 : 18,976.20 = 9,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.40/18,976.20 = 9,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.40x = 18,976.20 × 9,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.40x = 177,761,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,761,451.12/12,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.45

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