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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.28, 18,611.22 and 9,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.28, 18,611.22 and 9,623.54 is: 14,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.28 : 18,611.22 = 9,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.28/18,611.22 = 9,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.28x = 18,611.22 × 9,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.28x = 179,105,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,105,820.12/12,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,454.18

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