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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.60, 18,279.30 and 12,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.60, 18,279.30 and 12,090.20 is: 18,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.60 : 18,279.30 = 12,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.60/18,279.30 = 12,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.60x = 18,279.30 × 12,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.60x = 221,000,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,000,392.86/12,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.60

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