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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.40, 18,297.76 and 10,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.40, 18,297.76 and 10,055.28 is: 15,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.40 : 18,297.76 = 10,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.40/18,297.76 = 10,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.40x = 18,297.76 × 10,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.40x = 183,989,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,989,100.17/12,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.90

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