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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.30, 18,342.45 and 10,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.30, 18,342.45 and 10,843.20 is: 16,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.30 : 18,342.45 = 10,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.30/18,342.45 = 10,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.30x = 18,342.45 × 10,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.30x = 198,890,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,890,853.84/12,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.80

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