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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,289.40, 18,434.10 and 11,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,289.40, 18,434.10 and 11,268.80 is: 16,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,289.40 : 18,434.10 = 11,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,289.40/18,434.10 = 11,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,289.40x = 18,434.10 × 11,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,289.40x = 207,730,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,730,186.08/12,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,903.20

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