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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,442.70, 18,705.06 and 11,529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,442.70, 18,705.06 and 11,529.63 is: 17,332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,442.70 : 18,705.06 = 11,529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,442.70/18,705.06 = 11,529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,442.70x = 18,705.06 × 11,529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,442.70x = 215,662,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,662,420.93/12,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.45

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