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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,476.58, 18,728.34 and 11,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,476.58, 18,728.34 and 11,098.74 is: 16,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,476.58 : 18,728.34 = 11,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,476.58/18,728.34 = 11,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,476.58x = 18,728.34 × 11,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,476.58x = 207,860,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,860,976.29/12,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.09

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