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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,271.20, 18,363.60 and 11,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,271.20, 18,363.60 and 11,234.40 is: 16,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,271.20 : 18,363.60 = 11,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,271.20/18,363.60 = 11,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,271.20x = 18,363.60 × 11,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,271.20x = 206,304,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,304,027.84/12,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.05

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