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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,285.13, 18,427.53 and 7,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,285.13, 18,427.53 and 7,356.13 is: 11,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,285.13 : 18,427.53 = 7,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,285.13/18,427.53 = 7,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,285.13x = 18,427.53 × 7,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,285.13x = 135,555,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,555,306.26/12,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.10

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