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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.40, 18,368.10 and 9,292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.40, 18,368.10 and 9,292.95 is: 13,939.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.40 : 18,368.10 = 9,292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.40/18,368.10 = 9,292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.40x = 18,368.10 × 9,292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.40x = 170,693,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,693,834.90/12,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,939.43

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