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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,181.20, 18,293.40 and 9,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,181.20, 18,293.40 and 9,414.60 is: 14,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,181.20 : 18,293.40 = 9,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,181.20/18,293.40 = 9,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,181.20x = 18,293.40 × 9,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,181.20x = 172,225,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,225,043.64/12,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.59

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