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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,311.80, 18,350.72 and 11,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,311.80, 18,350.72 and 11,611.25 is: 17,306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,311.80 : 18,350.72 = 11,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,311.80/18,350.72 = 11,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,311.80x = 18,350.72 × 11,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,311.80x = 213,074,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,074,760.15/12,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.55

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