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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248,147.40, 18,372,221.10 and 7,993,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248,147.40, 18,372,221.10 and 7,993,120.20 is: 11,989,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248,147.40 : 18,372,221.10 = 7,993,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248,147.40/18,372,221.10 = 7,993,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248,147.40x = 18,372,221.10 × 7,993,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248,147.40x = 146,851,371,593,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,851,371,593,276.25/12,248,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989,680.30

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