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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.70, 18,978.60 and 11,218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.70, 18,978.60 and 11,218.70 is: 16,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.70 : 18,978.60 = 11,218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.70/18,978.60 = 11,218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.70x = 18,978.60 × 11,218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.70x = 212,915,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,915,219.82/12,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.79

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