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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,485.70, 18,728.55 and 11,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,485.70, 18,728.55 and 11,124.90 is: 16,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,485.70 : 18,728.55 = 11,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,485.70/18,728.55 = 11,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,485.70x = 18,728.55 × 11,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,485.70x = 208,353,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,353,245.90/12,485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.35

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