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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,480.30, 18,665.37 and 11,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,480.30, 18,665.37 and 11,103.30 is: 16,605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,480.30 : 18,665.37 = 11,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,480.30/18,665.37 = 11,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,480.30x = 18,665.37 × 11,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,480.30x = 207,247,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,247,202.72/12,480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.95

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