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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.40, 18,466.20 and 9,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.40, 18,466.20 and 9,188.70 is: 13,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.40 : 18,466.20 = 9,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.40/18,466.20 = 9,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.40x = 18,466.20 × 9,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.40x = 169,680,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,680,371.94/12,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.96

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