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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.10, 18,304.82 and 12,195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.10, 18,304.82 and 12,195.93 is: 18,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.10 : 18,304.82 = 12,195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.10/18,304.82 = 12,195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.10x = 18,304.82 × 12,195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.10x = 223,244,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,244,356.78/12,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.11

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