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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,609.20, 18,913.80 and 11,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,609.20, 18,913.80 and 11,248.40 is: 16,872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,609.20 : 18,913.80 = 11,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,609.20/18,913.80 = 11,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,609.20x = 18,913.80 × 11,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,609.20x = 212,749,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,749,987.92/12,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.60

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