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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.24, 16,805.82 and 8,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.24, 16,805.82 and 8,402.20 is: 11,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.24 : 16,805.82 = 8,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.24/16,805.82 = 8,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.24x = 16,805.82 × 8,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.24x = 141,205,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,205,850.30/12,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.03

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