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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.40, 18,371.10 and 11,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.40, 18,371.10 and 11,793.80 is: 17,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.40 : 18,371.10 = 11,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.40/18,371.10 = 11,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.40x = 18,371.10 × 11,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.40x = 216,665,079.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,665,079.18/12,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.70

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