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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.20, 18,511.20 and 10,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.20, 18,511.20 and 10,411.20 is: 15,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.20 : 18,511.20 = 10,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.20/18,511.20 = 10,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.20x = 18,511.20 × 10,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.20x = 192,723,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,723,805.44/12,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.60

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