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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,612.20, 18,918.30 and 11,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,612.20, 18,918.30 and 11,076.20 is: 16,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,612.20 : 18,918.30 = 11,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,612.20/18,918.30 = 11,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,612.20x = 18,918.30 × 11,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,612.20x = 209,542,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,542,874.46/12,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,614.30

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