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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.26, 18,320.76 and 11,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.26, 18,320.76 and 11,701.20 is: 17,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.26 : 18,320.76 = 11,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.26/18,320.76 = 11,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.26x = 18,320.76 × 11,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.26x = 214,374,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,374,876.91/12,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.42

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