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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,620.70, 18,931.05 and 11,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,620.70, 18,931.05 and 11,259.90 is: 16,889.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,620.70 : 18,931.05 = 11,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,620.70/18,931.05 = 11,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,620.70x = 18,931.05 × 11,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,620.70x = 213,161,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,161,729.90/12,620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,889.85

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