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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,301.20, 18,459.09 and 11,522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,301.20, 18,459.09 and 11,522.84 is: 17,291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,301.20 : 18,459.09 = 11,522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,301.20/18,459.09 = 11,522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,301.20x = 18,459.09 × 11,522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,301.20x = 212,701,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,701,048.32/12,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,291.08

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