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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.40, 18,430.20 and 11,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.40, 18,430.20 and 11,883.60 is: 17,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.40 : 18,430.20 = 11,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.40/18,430.20 = 11,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.40x = 18,430.20 × 11,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.40x = 219,017,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,017,124.72/12,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,846.32

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