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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,218.80, 18,328.20 and 11,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,218.80, 18,328.20 and 11,125.30 is: 16,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,218.80 : 18,328.20 = 11,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,218.80/18,328.20 = 11,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,218.80x = 18,328.20 × 11,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,218.80x = 203,906,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,906,723.46/12,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.95

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