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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,329.20, 18,493.80 and 9,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,329.20, 18,493.80 and 9,218.80 is: 13,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,329.20 : 18,493.80 = 9,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,329.20/18,493.80 = 9,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,329.20x = 18,493.80 × 9,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,329.20x = 170,490,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,490,643.44/12,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.20

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