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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.12, 18,933.40 and 10,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.12, 18,933.40 and 10,774.04 is: 16,175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.12 : 18,933.40 = 10,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.12/18,933.40 = 10,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.12x = 18,933.40 × 10,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.12x = 203,989,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,989,208.94/12,611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.34

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