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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.23, 18,981.54 and 11,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.23, 18,981.54 and 11,265.66 is: 16,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.23 : 18,981.54 = 11,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.23/18,981.54 = 11,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.23x = 18,981.54 × 11,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.23x = 213,839,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,839,575.92/12,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.34

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