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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,148.92, 18,195.03 and 9,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,148.92, 18,195.03 and 9,353.40 is: 14,008.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,148.92 : 18,195.03 = 9,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,148.92/18,195.03 = 9,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,148.92x = 18,195.03 × 9,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,148.92x = 170,185,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,185,393.60/12,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.27

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