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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,344.40, 18,538.20 and 11,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,344.40, 18,538.20 and 11,955.60 is: 17,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,344.40 : 18,538.20 = 11,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,344.40/18,538.20 = 11,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,344.40x = 18,538.20 × 11,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,344.40x = 221,635,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,635,303.92/12,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.32

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