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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,659.67, 18,875.49 and 11,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,659.67, 18,875.49 and 11,605.82 is: 17,304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,659.67 : 18,875.49 = 11,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,659.67/18,875.49 = 11,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,659.67x = 18,875.49 × 11,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,659.67x = 219,065,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,065,444.97/12,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,304.20

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