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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.60, 18,338.40 and 12,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.60, 18,338.40 and 12,139.20 is: 18,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.60 : 18,338.40 = 12,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.60/18,338.40 = 12,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.60x = 18,338.40 × 12,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.60x = 222,613,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,613,505.28/12,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,208.80

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