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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.60, 18,424.80 and 12,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.60, 18,424.80 and 12,187.20 is: 18,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.60 : 18,424.80 = 12,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.60/18,424.80 = 12,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.60x = 18,424.80 × 12,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.60x = 224,546,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,546,722.56/12,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,295.10

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