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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,662.10, 18,993.15 and 11,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,662.10, 18,993.15 and 11,711.70 is: 17,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,662.10 : 18,993.15 = 11,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,662.10/18,993.15 = 11,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,662.10x = 18,993.15 × 11,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,662.10x = 222,442,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,442,074.86/12,662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.55

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