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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,307.80, 18,461.70 and 11,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,307.80, 18,461.70 and 11,357.40 is: 17,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,307.80 : 18,461.70 = 11,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,307.80/18,461.70 = 11,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,307.80x = 18,461.70 × 11,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,307.80x = 209,676,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,676,911.58/12,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,036.10

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