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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.63, 18,588.59 and 11,146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.63, 18,588.59 and 11,146.73 is: 16,702.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.63 : 18,588.59 = 11,146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.63/18,588.59 = 11,146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.63x = 18,588.59 × 11,146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.63x = 207,201,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,201,886.93/12,405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.24

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