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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.80, 18,296.70 and 12,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.80, 18,296.70 and 12,003.40 is: 18,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.80 : 18,296.70 = 12,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.80/18,296.70 = 12,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.80x = 18,296.70 × 12,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.80x = 219,622,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,622,608.78/12,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.10

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