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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,642.93, 18,868.27 and 11,241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,642.93, 18,868.27 and 11,241.71 is: 16,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,642.93 : 18,868.27 = 11,241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,642.93/18,868.27 = 11,241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,642.93x = 18,868.27 × 11,241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,642.93x = 212,111,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,111,546.77/12,642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.08

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