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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,234.40, 18,351.60 and 12,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,234.40, 18,351.60 and 12,104.80 is: 18,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,234.40 : 18,351.60 = 12,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,234.40/18,351.60 = 12,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,234.40x = 18,351.60 × 12,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,234.40x = 222,142,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,142,447.68/12,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.20

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