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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.20, 18,714.96 and 11,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.20, 18,714.96 and 11,370.72 is: 17,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.20 : 18,714.96 = 11,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.20/18,714.96 = 11,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.20x = 18,714.96 × 11,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.20x = 212,802,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,802,569.97/12,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,008.97

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