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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,282.60, 18,423.90 and 11,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,282.60, 18,423.90 and 11,015.40 is: 16,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,282.60 : 18,423.90 = 11,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,282.60/18,423.90 = 11,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,282.60x = 18,423.90 × 11,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,282.60x = 202,946,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,946,628.06/12,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,523.10

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