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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.71, 18,549.15 and 11,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.71, 18,549.15 and 11,947.84 is: 17,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.71 : 18,549.15 = 11,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.71/18,549.15 = 11,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.71x = 18,549.15 × 11,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.71x = 221,622,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,622,330.62/12,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,886.17

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