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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.30, 18,306.45 and 12,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.30, 18,306.45 and 12,117.90 is: 18,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.30 : 18,306.45 = 12,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.30/18,306.45 = 12,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.30x = 18,306.45 × 12,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.30x = 221,835,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,835,730.46/12,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.85

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