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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.29, 18,511.49 and 9,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.29, 18,511.49 and 9,224.52 is: 13,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.29 : 18,511.49 = 9,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.29/18,511.49 = 9,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.29x = 18,511.49 × 9,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.29x = 170,759,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,759,563.61/12,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.61

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