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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.60, 18,527.73 and 11,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.60, 18,527.73 and 11,892.20 is: 17,753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.60 : 18,527.73 = 11,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.60/18,527.73 = 11,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.60x = 18,527.73 × 11,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.60x = 220,335,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,335,470.71/12,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,753.81

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