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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.14, 18,284.10 and 9,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.14, 18,284.10 and 9,278.26 is: 13,886.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.14 : 18,284.10 = 9,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.14/18,284.10 = 9,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.14x = 18,284.10 × 9,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.14x = 169,644,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,644,633.67/12,216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.93

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