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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,355.70, 18,547.95 and 7,430.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,355.70, 18,547.95 and 7,430.90 is: 11,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,355.70 : 18,547.95 = 7,430.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,355.70/18,547.95 = 7,430.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,355.70x = 18,547.95 × 7,430.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,355.70x = 137,827,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,827,961.66/12,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.01

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