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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,240.80, 18,328.80 and 9,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,240.80, 18,328.80 and 9,627.20 is: 14,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,240.80 : 18,328.80 = 9,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,240.80/18,328.80 = 9,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,240.80x = 18,328.80 × 9,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,240.80x = 176,455,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,455,023.36/12,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,415.32

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