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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,478.20, 18,717.30 and 11,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,478.20, 18,717.30 and 11,225.40 is: 16,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,478.20 : 18,717.30 = 11,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,478.20/18,717.30 = 11,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,478.20x = 18,717.30 × 11,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,478.20x = 210,109,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,109,179.42/12,478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.10

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