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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.20, 18,247.80 and 9,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.20, 18,247.80 and 9,054.80 is: 13,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.20 : 18,247.80 = 9,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.20/18,247.80 = 9,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.20x = 18,247.80 × 9,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.20x = 165,230,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,230,179.44/12,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.20

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