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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,540.24, 18,810.36 and 11,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,540.24, 18,810.36 and 11,943 is: 17,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,540.24 : 18,810.36 = 11,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,540.24/18,810.36 = 11,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,540.24x = 18,810.36 × 11,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,540.24x = 224,652,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,652,129.48/12,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.50

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