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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.16, 18,330.30 and 12,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.16, 18,330.30 and 12,220.20 is: 18,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.16 : 18,330.30 = 12,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.16/18,330.30 = 12,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.16x = 18,330.30 × 12,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.16x = 223,999,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,999,932.06/12,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,310.88

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