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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.08, 18,280.20 and 9,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.08, 18,280.20 and 9,414.80 is: 14,123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.08 : 18,280.20 = 9,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.08/18,280.20 = 9,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.08x = 18,280.20 × 9,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.08x = 172,104,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,104,426.96/12,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.03

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