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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.90, 18,388.50 and 11,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.90, 18,388.50 and 11,446.80 is: 17,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.90 : 18,388.50 = 11,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.90/18,388.50 = 11,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.90x = 18,388.50 × 11,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.90x = 210,489,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,489,481.80/12,249.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,182.96

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