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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,341.70, 18,512.55 and 12,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,341.70, 18,512.55 and 12,147.30 is: 18,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,341.70 : 18,512.55 = 12,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,341.70/18,512.55 = 12,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,341.70x = 18,512.55 × 12,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,341.70x = 224,877,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,877,498.62/12,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.95

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