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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.20, 18,405.30 and 10,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.20, 18,405.30 and 10,909.40 is: 16,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.20 : 18,405.30 = 10,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.20/18,405.30 = 10,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.20x = 18,405.30 × 10,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.20x = 200,790,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,790,779.82/12,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.10

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