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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,229.20, 18,343.80 and 11,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,229.20, 18,343.80 and 11,563.60 is: 17,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,229.20 : 18,343.80 = 11,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,229.20/18,343.80 = 11,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,229.20x = 18,343.80 × 11,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,229.20x = 212,120,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,120,365.68/12,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,345.40

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