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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,370.70, 18,556.05 and 11,117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,370.70, 18,556.05 and 11,117.90 is: 16,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,370.70 : 18,556.05 = 11,117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,370.70/18,556.05 = 11,117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,370.70x = 18,556.05 × 11,117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,370.70x = 206,304,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,304,308.30/12,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.85

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