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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.60, 18,158.10 and 9,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.60, 18,158.10 and 9,479.20 is: 14,220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.60 : 18,158.10 = 9,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.60/18,158.10 = 9,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.60x = 18,158.10 × 9,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.60x = 172,124,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,124,261.52/12,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,220.91

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