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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,218.71, 18,326.62 and 9,622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,218.71, 18,326.62 and 9,622.39 is: 14,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,218.71 : 18,326.62 = 9,622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,218.71/18,326.62 = 9,622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,218.71x = 18,326.62 × 9,622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,218.71x = 176,345,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,345,851.23/12,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.45

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