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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.40, 18,843.60 and 11,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.40, 18,843.60 and 11,026.40 is: 16,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.40 : 18,843.60 = 11,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.40/18,843.60 = 11,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.40x = 18,843.60 × 11,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.40x = 207,777,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,777,071.04/12,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,539.60

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