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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.40, 18,338.10 and 9,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.40, 18,338.10 and 9,746.80 is: 14,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.40 : 18,338.10 = 9,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.40/18,338.10 = 9,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.40x = 18,338.10 × 9,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.40x = 178,737,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,737,793.08/12,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,620.20

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