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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.80, 18,425.40 and 9,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.80, 18,425.40 and 9,365.20 is: 14,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.80 : 18,425.40 = 9,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.80/18,425.40 = 9,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.80x = 18,425.40 × 9,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.80x = 172,557,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,557,556.08/12,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.88

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