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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.40, 18,317.10 and 12,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.40, 18,317.10 and 12,081.80 is: 18,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.40 : 18,317.10 = 12,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.40/18,317.10 = 12,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.40x = 18,317.10 × 12,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.40x = 221,303,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,303,538.78/12,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.70

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