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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.98, 18,279.94 and 9,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.98, 18,279.94 and 9,106.14 is: 13,617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.98 : 18,279.94 = 9,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.98/18,279.94 = 9,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.98x = 18,279.94 × 9,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.98x = 166,459,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,459,692.83/12,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.47

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