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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,618.40, 18,911.40 and 11,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,618.40, 18,911.40 and 11,225.20 is: 16,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,618.40 : 18,911.40 = 11,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,618.40/18,911.40 = 11,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,618.40x = 18,911.40 × 11,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,618.40x = 212,284,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,284,247.28/12,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,823.39

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