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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,319.96, 18,502.20 and 11,381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,319.96, 18,502.20 and 11,381.89 is: 17,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,319.96 : 18,502.20 = 11,381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,319.96/18,502.20 = 11,381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,319.96x = 18,502.20 × 11,381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,319.96x = 210,590,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,590,005.16/12,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,093.41

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