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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,608.70, 18,913.05 and 11,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,608.70, 18,913.05 and 11,247.90 is: 16,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,608.70 : 18,913.05 = 11,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,608.70/18,913.05 = 11,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,608.70x = 18,913.05 × 11,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,608.70x = 212,732,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,732,095.10/12,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,871.85

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