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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.88, 18,571.27 and 11,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.88, 18,571.27 and 11,067.28 is: 16,580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.88 : 18,571.27 = 11,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.88/18,571.27 = 11,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.88x = 18,571.27 × 11,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.88x = 205,533,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,533,445.05/12,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.79

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