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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,398.72, 18,497.50 and 11,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,398.72, 18,497.50 and 11,382.66 is: 16,981.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,398.72 : 18,497.50 = 11,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,398.72/18,497.50 = 11,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,398.72x = 18,497.50 × 11,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,398.72x = 210,550,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,550,724.89/12,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,981.66

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