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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,474.70, 18,712.05 and 11,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,474.70, 18,712.05 and 11,221.90 is: 16,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,474.70 : 18,712.05 = 11,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,474.70/18,712.05 = 11,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,474.70x = 18,712.05 × 11,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,474.70x = 209,984,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,984,753.90/12,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.85

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