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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.80, 18,414.90 and 9,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.80, 18,414.90 and 9,358.20 is: 14,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.80 : 18,414.90 = 9,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.80/18,414.90 = 9,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.80x = 18,414.90 × 9,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.80x = 172,330,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,330,317.18/12,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.38

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