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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.56, 18,799.68 and 11,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.56, 18,799.68 and 11,306.24 is: 17,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.56 : 18,799.68 = 11,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.56/18,799.68 = 11,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.56x = 18,799.68 × 11,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.56x = 212,553,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,553,694.00/12,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,006.25

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