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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.10, 18,383.55 and 12,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.10, 18,383.55 and 12,159.70 is: 18,253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.10 : 18,383.55 = 12,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.10/18,383.55 = 12,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.10x = 18,383.55 × 12,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.10x = 223,538,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,538,452.94/12,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.85

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