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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,316.80, 18,475.20 and 11,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,316.80, 18,475.20 and 11,366.40 is: 17,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,316.80 : 18,475.20 = 11,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,316.80/18,475.20 = 11,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,316.80x = 18,475.20 × 11,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,316.80x = 209,996,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,996,513.28/12,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.60

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