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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,430.80, 18,591.12 and 11,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,430.80, 18,591.12 and 11,053.80 is: 16,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,430.80 : 18,591.12 = 11,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,430.80/18,591.12 = 11,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,430.80x = 18,591.12 × 11,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,430.80x = 205,502,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,502,522.26/12,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.72

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