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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,617.54, 18,911.73 and 7,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,617.54, 18,911.73 and 7,354.34 is: 11,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,617.54 : 18,911.73 = 7,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,617.54/18,911.73 = 7,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,617.54x = 18,911.73 × 7,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,617.54x = 139,083,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,083,292.41/12,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.01

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