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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.60, 18,161.10 and 9,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.60, 18,161.10 and 9,481.20 is: 14,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.60 : 18,161.10 = 9,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.60/18,161.10 = 9,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.60x = 18,161.10 × 9,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.60x = 172,189,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,189,021.32/12,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.91

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