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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,587.20, 18,888.96 and 11,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,587.20, 18,888.96 and 11,625.28 is: 17,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,587.20 : 18,888.96 = 11,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,587.20/18,888.96 = 11,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,587.20x = 18,888.96 × 11,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,587.20x = 219,589,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,589,448.91/12,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.46

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