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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.24, 18,246.36 and 9,394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.24, 18,246.36 and 9,394.94 is: 14,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.24 : 18,246.36 = 9,394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.24/18,246.36 = 9,394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.24x = 18,246.36 × 9,394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.24x = 171,423,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,423,366.19/12,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.41

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