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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.80, 18,658.62 and 11,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.80, 18,658.62 and 11,098.80 is: 16,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.80 : 18,658.62 = 11,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.80/18,658.62 = 11,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.80x = 18,658.62 × 11,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.80x = 207,088,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,088,291.66/12,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.20

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