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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,356.10, 18,497.70 and 11,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,356.10, 18,497.70 and 11,635.20 is: 17,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,356.10 : 18,497.70 = 11,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,356.10/18,497.70 = 11,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,356.10x = 18,497.70 × 11,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,356.10x = 215,224,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,224,439.04/12,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.48

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