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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.40, 18,015.12 and 9,202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.40, 18,015.12 and 9,202.32 is: 13,804.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.40 : 18,015.12 = 9,202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.40/18,015.12 = 9,202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.40x = 18,015.12 × 9,202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.40x = 165,780,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,780,899.08/12,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,804.26

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