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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,391.20, 18,586.80 and 11,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,391.20, 18,586.80 and 11,008.80 is: 16,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,391.20 : 18,586.80 = 11,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,391.20/18,586.80 = 11,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,391.20x = 18,586.80 × 11,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,391.20x = 204,618,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,618,363.84/12,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.20

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