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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.40, 18,401.10 and 11,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.40, 18,401.10 and 11,230.60 is: 16,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.40 : 18,401.10 = 11,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.40/18,401.10 = 11,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.40x = 18,401.10 × 11,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.40x = 206,655,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,655,393.66/12,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.90

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