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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.20, 18,273.30 and 9,557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.20, 18,273.30 and 9,557.80 is: 14,336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.20 : 18,273.30 = 9,557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.20/18,273.30 = 9,557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.20x = 18,273.30 × 9,557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.20x = 174,652,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,652,546.74/12,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.70

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