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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,630.63, 17,437.73 and 11,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,630.63, 17,437.73 and 11,229.50 is: 15,503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,630.63 : 17,437.73 = 11,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,630.63/17,437.73 = 11,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,630.63x = 17,437.73 × 11,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,630.63x = 195,816,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,816,989.04/12,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.34

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