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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,298.40, 18,447.60 and 11,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,298.40, 18,447.60 and 11,693.60 is: 17,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,298.40 : 18,447.60 = 11,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,298.40/18,447.60 = 11,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,298.40x = 18,447.60 × 11,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,298.40x = 215,718,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,718,855.36/12,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.40

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