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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.95, 18,993.70 and 11,290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.95, 18,993.70 and 11,290.93 is: 16,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.95 : 18,993.70 = 11,290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.95/18,993.70 = 11,290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.95x = 18,993.70 × 11,290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.95x = 214,456,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,456,537.14/12,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.71

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