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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.49, 18,540.34 and 12,255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.49, 18,540.34 and 12,255.19 is: 18,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.49 : 18,540.34 = 12,255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.49/18,540.34 = 12,255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.49x = 18,540.34 × 12,255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.49x = 227,215,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,215,312.38/12,355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.82

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