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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,229.12, 18,312.96 and 9,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,229.12, 18,312.96 and 9,646.08 is: 14,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,229.12 : 18,312.96 = 9,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,229.12/18,312.96 = 9,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,229.12x = 18,312.96 × 9,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,229.12x = 176,648,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,648,277.20/12,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.89

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