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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,390.20, 18,585.30 and 11,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,390.20, 18,585.30 and 11,029.40 is: 16,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,390.20 : 18,585.30 = 11,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,390.20/18,585.30 = 11,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,390.20x = 18,585.30 × 11,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,390.20x = 204,984,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,984,707.82/12,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.10

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