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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.60, 18,567.30 and 12,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.60, 18,567.30 and 12,282.20 is: 18,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.60 : 18,567.30 = 12,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.60/18,567.30 = 12,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.60x = 18,567.30 × 12,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.60x = 228,047,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,047,292.06/12,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.60

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