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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.60, 18,268.80 and 9,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.60, 18,268.80 and 9,107.20 is: 13,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.60 : 18,268.80 = 9,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.60/18,268.80 = 9,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.60x = 18,268.80 × 9,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.60x = 166,377,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,377,615.36/12,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.86

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