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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.80, 18,247.20 and 9,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.80, 18,247.20 and 9,659.20 is: 14,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.80 : 18,247.20 = 9,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.80/18,247.20 = 9,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.80x = 18,247.20 × 9,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.80x = 176,253,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,253,354.24/12,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.80

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