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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243.80, 18,333.30 and 9,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243.80, 18,333.30 and 9,630.20 is: 14,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243.80 : 18,333.30 = 9,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243.80/18,333.30 = 9,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243.80x = 18,333.30 × 9,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243.80x = 176,553,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,553,345.66/12,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.82

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