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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.40, 18,326.10 and 12,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.40, 18,326.10 and 12,087.80 is: 18,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.40 : 18,326.10 = 12,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.40/18,326.10 = 12,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.40x = 18,326.10 × 12,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.40x = 221,522,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,522,231.58/12,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.70

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