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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.60, 18,384.30 and 12,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.60, 18,384.30 and 12,160.20 is: 18,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.60 : 18,384.30 = 12,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.60/18,384.30 = 12,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.60x = 18,384.30 × 12,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.60x = 223,556,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,556,764.86/12,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.60

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