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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299.40, 18,430.20 and 9,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299.40, 18,430.20 and 9,164.70 is: 13,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299.40 : 18,430.20 = 9,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299.40/18,430.20 = 9,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299.40x = 18,430.20 × 9,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299.40x = 168,907,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,907,253.94/12,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.97

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