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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,498.60, 18,747.90 and 11,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,498.60, 18,747.90 and 11,548.20 is: 17,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,498.60 : 18,747.90 = 11,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,498.60/18,747.90 = 11,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,498.60x = 18,747.90 × 11,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,498.60x = 216,504,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,504,498.78/12,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.30

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