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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.60, 18,531.90 and 11,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.60, 18,531.90 and 11,528.40 is: 17,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.60 : 18,531.90 = 11,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.60/18,531.90 = 11,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.60x = 18,531.90 × 11,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.60x = 213,643,155.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643,155.96/12,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.60

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