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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,347.40, 18,542.70 and 11,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,347.40, 18,542.70 and 11,958.60 is: 17,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,347.40 : 18,542.70 = 11,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,347.40/18,542.70 = 11,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,347.40x = 18,542.70 × 11,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,347.40x = 221,744,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,744,732.22/12,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,958.82

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