Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,634.32, 18,951.48 and 11,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,634.32, 18,951.48 and 11,682 is: 17,523
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,634.32 : 18,951.48 = 11,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,634.32/18,951.48 = 11,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,634.32x = 18,951.48 × 11,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,634.32x = 221,391,189.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,391,189.36/12,634.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,523
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