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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,227.60, 18,341.40 and 11,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,227.60, 18,341.40 and 11,401.40 is: 17,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,227.60 : 18,341.40 = 11,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,227.60/18,341.40 = 11,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,227.60x = 18,341.40 × 11,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,227.60x = 209,117,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,117,637.96/12,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,102.10

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