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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,358.60, 18,513.60 and 11,483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,358.60, 18,513.60 and 11,483.80 is: 17,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,358.60 : 18,513.60 = 11,483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,358.60/18,513.60 = 11,483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,358.60x = 18,513.60 × 11,483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,358.60x = 212,606,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,606,479.68/12,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.12

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