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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,287.70, 18,431.55 and 11,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,287.70, 18,431.55 and 11,121.30 is: 16,681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,287.70 : 18,431.55 = 11,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,287.70/18,431.55 = 11,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,287.70x = 18,431.55 × 11,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,287.70x = 204,982,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,982,797.02/12,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.95

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