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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,162.70, 18,244.04 and 9,393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,162.70, 18,244.04 and 9,393.41 is: 14,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,162.70 : 18,244.04 = 9,393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,162.70/18,244.04 = 9,393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,162.70x = 18,244.04 × 9,393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,162.70x = 171,373,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,373,656.56/12,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.11

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