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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,141.20, 18,211.80 and 9,680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,141.20, 18,211.80 and 9,680.78 is: 14,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,141.20 : 18,211.80 = 9,680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,141.20/18,211.80 = 9,680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,141.20x = 18,211.80 × 9,680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,141.20x = 176,304,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,304,429.20/12,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.17

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