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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.60, 18,259.80 and 12,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.60, 18,259.80 and 12,077.20 is: 18,130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.60 : 18,259.80 = 12,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.60/18,259.80 = 12,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.60x = 18,259.80 × 12,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.60x = 220,527,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,527,256.56/12,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.10

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