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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,490.14, 18,713.29 and 11,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,490.14, 18,713.29 and 11,134.30 is: 16,681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,490.14 : 18,713.29 = 11,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,490.14/18,713.29 = 11,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,490.14x = 18,713.29 × 11,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,490.14x = 208,359,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359,384.85/12,490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.91

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