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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.20, 18,250.80 and 8,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.20, 18,250.80 and 8,250.40 is: 12,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.20 : 18,250.80 = 8,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.20/18,250.80 = 8,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.20x = 18,250.80 × 8,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.20x = 150,576,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,576,400.32/12,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.60

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