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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,637.80, 18,918.30 and 11,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,637.80, 18,918.30 and 11,255.40 is: 16,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,637.80 : 18,918.30 = 11,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,637.80/18,918.30 = 11,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,637.80x = 18,918.30 × 11,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,637.80x = 212,933,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,933,033.82/12,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.90

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