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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,459.90, 18,677.70 and 11,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,459.90, 18,677.70 and 11,147.70 is: 16,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,459.90 : 18,677.70 = 11,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,459.90/18,677.70 = 11,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,459.90x = 18,677.70 × 11,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,459.90x = 208,213,396.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,213,396.29/12,459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,710.68

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