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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.20, 18,336.30 and 2,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.20, 18,336.30 and 2,990.20 is: 4,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.20 : 18,336.30 = 2,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.20/18,336.30 = 2,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.20x = 18,336.30 × 2,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.20x = 54,829,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,829,204.26/12,224.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.30

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