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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,401.70, 18,602.55 and 11,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,401.70, 18,602.55 and 11,148.90 is: 16,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,401.70 : 18,602.55 = 11,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,401.70/18,602.55 = 11,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,401.70x = 18,602.55 × 11,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,401.70x = 207,397,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,397,969.70/12,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.35

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