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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.20, 18,747.30 and 11,115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.20, 18,747.30 and 11,115.80 is: 16,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.20 : 18,747.30 = 11,115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.20/18,747.30 = 11,115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.20x = 18,747.30 × 11,115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.20x = 208,391,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,391,237.34/12,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.70

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