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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.40, 18,085.20 and 11,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.40, 18,085.20 and 11,653.60 is: 17,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.40 : 18,085.20 = 11,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.40/18,085.20 = 11,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.40x = 18,085.20 × 11,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.40x = 210,757,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,757,686.72/12,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.30

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