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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.60, 18,521.10 and 11,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.60, 18,521.10 and 11,488.80 is: 17,210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.60 : 18,521.10 = 11,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.60/18,521.10 = 11,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.60x = 18,521.10 × 11,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.60x = 212,785,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,785,213.68/12,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,210.62

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