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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,359.70, 18,539.55 and 11,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,359.70, 18,539.55 and 11,193.30 is: 16,789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,359.70 : 18,539.55 = 11,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,359.70/18,539.55 = 11,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,359.70x = 18,539.55 × 11,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,359.70x = 207,518,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,518,745.02/12,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,789.95

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