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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,239.80, 18,359.70 and 9,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,239.80, 18,359.70 and 9,734.20 is: 14,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,239.80 : 18,359.70 = 9,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,239.80/18,359.70 = 9,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,239.80x = 18,359.70 × 9,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,239.80x = 178,716,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,716,991.74/12,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.30

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