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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,389.70, 18,584.55 and 11,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,389.70, 18,584.55 and 11,007.30 is: 16,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,389.70 : 18,584.55 = 11,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,389.70/18,584.55 = 11,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,389.70x = 18,584.55 × 11,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,389.70x = 204,565,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,565,717.22/12,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.95

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