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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.20, 18,916.80 and 11,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.20, 18,916.80 and 11,250.40 is: 16,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.20 : 18,916.80 = 11,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.20/18,916.80 = 11,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.20x = 18,916.80 × 11,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.20x = 212,821,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,821,566.72/12,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.60

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