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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.40, 18,663.60 and 11,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.40, 18,663.60 and 11,213.60 is: 16,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.40 : 18,663.60 = 11,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.40/18,663.60 = 11,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.40x = 18,663.60 × 11,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.40x = 209,286,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,286,144.96/12,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,820.40

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