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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,374.70, 18,562.05 and 11,121.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,374.70, 18,562.05 and 11,121.90 is: 16,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,374.70 : 18,562.05 = 11,121.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,374.70/18,562.05 = 11,121.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,374.70x = 18,562.05 × 11,121.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,374.70x = 206,445,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,445,263.90/12,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,682.85

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