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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,576.70, 18,865.05 and 11,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,576.70, 18,865.05 and 11,215.90 is: 16,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,576.70 : 18,865.05 = 11,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,576.70/18,865.05 = 11,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,576.70x = 18,865.05 × 11,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,576.70x = 211,588,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,588,514.30/12,576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.85

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