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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,348.60, 18,537.30 and 12,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,348.60, 18,537.30 and 12,262.20 is: 18,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,348.60 : 18,537.30 = 12,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,348.60/18,537.30 = 12,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,348.60x = 18,537.30 × 12,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,348.60x = 227,308,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,308,080.06/12,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.60

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