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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,507.44, 18,854.86 and 11,661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,507.44, 18,854.86 and 11,661.84 is: 17,580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,507.44 : 18,854.86 = 11,661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,507.44/18,854.86 = 11,661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,507.44x = 18,854.86 × 11,661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,507.44x = 219,882,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,882,360.54/12,507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.13

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