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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,629.70, 18,908.10 and 11,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,629.70, 18,908.10 and 11,171.70 is: 16,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,629.70 : 18,908.10 = 11,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,629.70/18,908.10 = 11,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,629.70x = 18,908.10 × 11,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,629.70x = 211,235,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,235,620.77/12,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,725.31

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