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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.64, 18,574.56 and 11,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.64, 18,574.56 and 11,376.48 is: 17,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.64 : 18,574.56 = 11,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.64/18,574.56 = 11,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.64x = 18,574.56 × 11,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.64x = 211,313,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,313,110.35/12,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,072.16

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