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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,584.43, 18,766.76 and 11,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,584.43, 18,766.76 and 11,031.66 is: 16,451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,584.43 : 18,766.76 = 11,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,584.43/18,766.76 = 11,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,584.43x = 18,766.76 × 11,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,584.43x = 207,028,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,028,460.46/12,584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.16

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