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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.20, 18,543.30 and 11,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.20, 18,543.30 and 11,109.40 is: 16,664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.20 : 18,543.30 = 11,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.20/18,543.30 = 11,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.20x = 18,543.30 × 11,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.20x = 206,004,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,004,937.02/12,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,664.10

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