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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,531.82, 18,801.19 and 11,154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,531.82, 18,801.19 and 11,154.77 is: 16,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,531.82 : 18,801.19 = 11,154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,531.82/18,801.19 = 11,154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,531.82x = 18,801.19 × 11,154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,531.82x = 209,722,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,722,950.18/12,531.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.24

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