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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,599.78, 18,897.14 and 11,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,599.78, 18,897.14 and 11,975.30 is: 17,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,599.78 : 18,897.14 = 11,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,599.78/18,897.14 = 11,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,599.78x = 18,897.14 × 11,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,599.78x = 226,298,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,298,920.64/12,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.55

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