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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,410.48, 18,708.71 and 11,585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,410.48, 18,708.71 and 11,585.63 is: 17,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,410.48 : 18,708.71 = 11,585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,410.48/18,708.71 = 11,585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,410.48x = 18,708.71 × 11,585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,410.48x = 216,752,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,752,180.68/12,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.25

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