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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.48, 18,330.88 and 12,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.48, 18,330.88 and 12,154.32 is: 18,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.48 : 18,330.88 = 12,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.48/18,330.88 = 12,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.48x = 18,330.88 × 12,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.48x = 222,799,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,799,381.40/12,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,246.57

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