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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,625.39, 18,941.60 and 11,248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,625.39, 18,941.60 and 11,248.26 is: 16,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,625.39 : 18,941.60 = 11,248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,625.39/18,941.60 = 11,248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,625.39x = 18,941.60 × 11,248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,625.39x = 213,060,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,060,041.62/12,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,875.52

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