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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,366.27, 18,558.52 and 9,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,366.27, 18,558.52 and 9,088.20 is: 13,639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,366.27 : 18,558.52 = 9,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,366.27/18,558.52 = 9,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,366.27x = 18,558.52 × 9,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,366.27x = 168,663,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,663,518.74/12,366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.00

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