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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.40, 18,302.40 and 8,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.40, 18,302.40 and 8,342.40 is: 12,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.40 : 18,302.40 = 8,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.40/18,302.40 = 8,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.40x = 18,302.40 × 8,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.40x = 152,685,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,685,941.76/12,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.13

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