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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,363.60, 18,545.40 and 11,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,363.60, 18,545.40 and 11,537.40 is: 17,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,363.60 : 18,545.40 = 11,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,363.60/18,545.40 = 11,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,363.60x = 18,545.40 × 11,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,363.60x = 213,965,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,965,697.96/12,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.10

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