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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.60, 18,240.90 and 9,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.60, 18,240.90 and 9,244.60 is: 13,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.60 : 18,240.90 = 9,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.60/18,240.90 = 9,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.60x = 18,240.90 × 9,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.60x = 168,629,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,629,824.14/12,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.90

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