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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302.80, 18,454.20 and 9,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,302.80, 18,454.20 and 9,022.30 is: 13,533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,302.80 : 18,454.20 = 9,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,302.80/18,454.20 = 9,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,302.80x = 18,454.20 × 9,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,302.80x = 166,499,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,499,328.66/12,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.45

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