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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.30, 18,248.10 and 9,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.30, 18,248.10 and 9,971.20 is: 14,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.30 : 18,248.10 = 9,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.30/18,248.10 = 9,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.30x = 18,248.10 × 9,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.30x = 181,955,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,955,454.72/12,166.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.69

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