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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.07, 18,524.31 and 11,523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.07, 18,524.31 and 11,523.95 is: 17,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.07 : 18,524.31 = 11,523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.07/18,524.31 = 11,523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.07x = 18,524.31 × 11,523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.07x = 213,473,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,473,222.22/12,344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,293.58

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