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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,583.70, 18,875.55 and 11,330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,583.70, 18,875.55 and 11,330.90 is: 16,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,583.70 : 18,875.55 = 11,330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,583.70/18,875.55 = 11,330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,583.70x = 18,875.55 × 11,330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,583.70x = 213,876,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,876,969.50/12,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.35

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