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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.20, 18,337.80 and 11,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.20, 18,337.80 and 11,508.40 is: 17,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.20 : 18,337.80 = 11,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.20/18,337.80 = 11,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.20x = 18,337.80 × 11,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.20x = 211,038,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,038,737.52/12,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,262.60

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