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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.20, 18,992.54 and 11,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.20, 18,992.54 and 11,290.20 is: 16,918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.20 : 18,992.54 = 11,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.20/18,992.54 = 11,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.20x = 18,992.54 × 11,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.20x = 214,429,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,429,575.11/12,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,918.59

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