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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.60, 18,382.80 and 12,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.60, 18,382.80 and 12,159.20 is: 18,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.60 : 18,382.80 = 12,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.60/18,382.80 = 12,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.60x = 18,382.80 × 12,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.60x = 223,520,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,520,141.76/12,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.10

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