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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,167.80, 18,240.90 and 7,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,167.80, 18,240.90 and 7,232.20 is: 10,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,167.80 : 18,240.90 = 7,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,167.80/18,240.90 = 7,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,167.80x = 18,240.90 × 7,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,167.80x = 131,921,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,921,836.98/12,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.88

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