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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.80, 18,253.20 and 9,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.80, 18,253.20 and 9,663.20 is: 14,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.80 : 18,253.20 = 9,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.80/18,253.20 = 9,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.80x = 18,253.20 × 9,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.80x = 176,384,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,384,322.24/12,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,494.80

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