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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,227.52, 18,321.96 and 9,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,227.52, 18,321.96 and 9,296.88 is: 13,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,227.52 : 18,321.96 = 9,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,227.52/18,321.96 = 9,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,227.52x = 18,321.96 × 9,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,227.52x = 170,337,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,337,063.48/12,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.63

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