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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.40, 18,416.70 and 11,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.40, 18,416.70 and 11,874.60 is: 17,832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.40 : 18,416.70 = 11,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.40/18,416.70 = 11,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.40x = 18,416.70 × 11,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.40x = 218,690,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,690,945.82/12,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.82

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