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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,634.61, 18,993.42 and 11,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,634.61, 18,993.42 and 11,721.20 is: 17,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,634.61 : 18,993.42 = 11,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,634.61/18,993.42 = 11,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,634.61x = 18,993.42 × 11,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,634.61x = 222,625,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,625,579.54/12,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,620.30

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