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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,499.80, 18,749.70 and 11,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,499.80, 18,749.70 and 11,290.20 is: 16,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,499.80 : 18,749.70 = 11,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,499.80/18,749.70 = 11,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,499.80x = 18,749.70 × 11,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,499.80x = 211,687,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,687,862.94/12,499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,935.30

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