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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.20, 18,384.30 and 9,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.20, 18,384.30 and 9,340.20 is: 14,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.20 : 18,384.30 = 9,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.20/18,384.30 = 9,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.20x = 18,384.30 × 9,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.20x = 171,713,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,713,038.86/12,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.30

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