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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.60, 18,348.90 and 11,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.60, 18,348.90 and 11,406.40 is: 17,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.60 : 18,348.90 = 11,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.60/18,348.90 = 11,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.60x = 18,348.90 × 11,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.60x = 209,294,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,294,892.96/12,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,109.60

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