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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.40, 18,405.60 and 9,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.40, 18,405.60 and 9,505.60 is: 14,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.40 : 18,405.60 = 9,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.40/18,405.60 = 9,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.40x = 18,405.60 × 9,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.40x = 174,956,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,956,271.36/12,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,258.40

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