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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,465.30, 18,642.84 and 11,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,465.30, 18,642.84 and 11,088.30 is: 16,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,465.30 : 18,642.84 = 11,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,465.30/18,642.84 = 11,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,465.30x = 18,642.84 × 11,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,465.30x = 206,717,402.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,717,402.77/12,465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.43

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