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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,574.72, 18,859.65 and 11,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,574.72, 18,859.65 and 11,950.30 is: 17,923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,574.72 : 18,859.65 = 11,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,574.72/18,859.65 = 11,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,574.72x = 18,859.65 × 11,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,574.72x = 225,378,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,378,475.40/12,574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,923.14

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