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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.60, 18,311.40 and 12,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.60, 18,311.40 and 12,134.70 is: 18,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.60 : 18,311.40 = 12,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.60/18,311.40 = 12,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.60x = 18,311.40 × 12,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.60x = 222,203,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,203,345.58/12,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.05

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