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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.20, 18,495.60 and 11,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.20, 18,495.60 and 11,322.40 is: 16,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.20 : 18,495.60 = 11,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.20/18,495.60 = 11,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.20x = 18,495.60 × 11,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.20x = 209,414,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,414,581.44/12,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.02

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