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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,464.92, 18,675.42 and 11,108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,464.92, 18,675.42 and 11,108.98 is: 16,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,464.92 : 18,675.42 = 11,108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,464.92/18,675.42 = 11,108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,464.92x = 18,675.42 × 11,108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,464.92x = 207,464,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,464,867.27/12,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,643.90

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