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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.75, 18,215.39 and 9,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.75, 18,215.39 and 9,378.26 is: 14,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.75 : 18,215.39 = 9,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.75/18,215.39 = 9,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.75x = 18,215.39 × 9,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.75x = 170,828,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,828,595.79/12,155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.32

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