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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,563.76, 18,845.60 and 7,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,563.76, 18,845.60 and 7,366.80 is: 11,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,563.76 : 18,845.60 = 7,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,563.76/18,845.60 = 7,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,563.76x = 18,845.60 × 7,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,563.76x = 138,831,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,831,766.08/12,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.18

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