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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.62, 18,867.13 and 11,024.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.62, 18,867.13 and 11,024.91 is: 16,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.62 : 18,867.13 = 11,024.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.62/18,867.13 = 11,024.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.62x = 18,867.13 × 11,024.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.62x = 208,008,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,008,382.65/12,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,523.53

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