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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,227.63, 18,285.37 and 9,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,227.63, 18,285.37 and 9,109.76 is: 13,622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,227.63 : 18,285.37 = 9,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,227.63/18,285.37 = 9,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,227.63x = 18,285.37 × 9,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,227.63x = 166,575,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,575,218.01/12,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.86

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