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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,679.24, 18,925.97 and 11,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,679.24, 18,925.97 and 11,182.92 is: 16,692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,679.24 : 18,925.97 = 11,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,679.24/18,925.97 = 11,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,679.24x = 18,925.97 × 11,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,679.24x = 211,647,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,647,608.43/12,679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.45

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