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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.40, 18,897.30 and 11,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.40, 18,897.30 and 11,210.40 is: 16,722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.40 : 18,897.30 = 11,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.40/18,897.30 = 11,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.40x = 18,897.30 × 11,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.40x = 211,846,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,846,291.92/12,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.42

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