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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,144.48, 18,223.20 and 11,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,144.48, 18,223.20 and 11,263.20 is: 16,900.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,144.48 : 18,223.20 = 11,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,144.48/18,223.20 = 11,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,144.48x = 18,223.20 × 11,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,144.48x = 205,251,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,251,546.24/12,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.81

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