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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.40, 18,525.60 and 11,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.40, 18,525.60 and 11,329.80 is: 16,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.40 : 18,525.60 = 11,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.40/18,525.60 = 11,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.40x = 18,525.60 × 11,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.40x = 209,891,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,891,342.88/12,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.70

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