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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,304.80, 18,457.20 and 11,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,304.80, 18,457.20 and 11,354.40 is: 17,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,304.80 : 18,457.20 = 11,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,304.80/18,457.20 = 11,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,304.80x = 18,457.20 × 11,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,304.80x = 209,570,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,570,431.68/12,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.60

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