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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,373.74, 18,525.60 and 11,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,373.74, 18,525.60 and 11,205.96 is: 16,777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,373.74 : 18,525.60 = 11,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,373.74/18,525.60 = 11,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,373.74x = 18,525.60 × 11,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,373.74x = 207,597,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,597,132.58/12,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.23

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