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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,528.72, 18,774.40 and 11,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,528.72, 18,774.40 and 11,422.24 is: 17,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,528.72 : 18,774.40 = 11,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,528.72/18,774.40 = 11,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,528.72x = 18,774.40 × 11,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,528.72x = 214,445,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,445,702.66/12,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.33

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