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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,436.54, 18,654.81 and 11,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,436.54, 18,654.81 and 11,676.22 is: 17,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436.54 : 18,654.81 = 11,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436.54/18,654.81 = 11,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436.54x = 18,654.81 × 11,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436.54x = 217,817,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,817,665.62/12,436.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,514.33

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