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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,323.80, 18,485.70 and 11,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,323.80, 18,485.70 and 11,373.40 is: 17,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,323.80 : 18,485.70 = 11,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,323.80/18,485.70 = 11,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,323.80x = 18,485.70 × 11,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,323.80x = 210,245,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,245,260.38/12,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.10

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