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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,269.70, 18,404.55 and 11,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,269.70, 18,404.55 and 11,540.70 is: 17,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,269.70 : 18,404.55 = 11,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,269.70/18,404.55 = 11,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,269.70x = 18,404.55 × 11,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,269.70x = 212,401,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,401,390.19/12,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,311.05

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