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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.60, 18,663.90 and 12,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.60, 18,663.90 and 12,356.20 is: 18,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.60 : 18,663.90 = 12,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.60/18,663.90 = 12,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.60x = 18,663.90 × 12,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.60x = 230,614,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,614,881.18/12,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.30

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