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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.22, 18,382.71 and 9,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.22, 18,382.71 and 9,479.62 is: 14,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.22 : 18,382.71 = 9,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.22/18,382.71 = 9,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.22x = 18,382.71 × 9,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.22x = 174,261,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,261,105.37/12,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,198.48

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