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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.80, 18,607.20 and 11,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.80, 18,607.20 and 11,281.60 is: 16,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.80 : 18,607.20 = 11,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.80/18,607.20 = 11,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.80x = 18,607.20 × 11,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.80x = 209,918,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,918,987.52/12,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.40

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