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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,305.60, 18,447.60 and 7,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,305.60, 18,447.60 and 7,377.20 is: 11,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,305.60 : 18,447.60 = 7,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,305.60/18,447.60 = 7,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,305.60x = 18,447.60 × 7,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,305.60x = 136,091,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,091,634.72/12,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.33

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