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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,550.21, 18,848.72 and 11,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,550.21, 18,848.72 and 11,049.76 is: 16,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,550.21 : 18,848.72 = 11,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,550.21/18,848.72 = 11,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,550.21x = 18,848.72 × 11,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,550.21x = 208,273,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,273,832.31/12,550.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,595.25

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