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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.80, 18,747.30 and 11,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.80, 18,747.30 and 11,202.20 is: 16,846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.80 : 18,747.30 = 11,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.80/18,747.30 = 11,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.80x = 18,747.30 × 11,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.80x = 210,011,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,011,004.06/12,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.97

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