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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481.30, 18,666.87 and 11,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481.30, 18,666.87 and 11,104.30 is: 16,607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.30 : 18,666.87 = 11,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.30/18,666.87 = 11,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.30x = 18,666.87 × 11,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.30x = 207,282,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,282,524.54/12,481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,607.45

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