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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,969.51, 18,043.86 and 11,166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,969.51, 18,043.86 and 11,166.71 is: 16,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,969.51 : 18,043.86 = 11,166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,969.51/18,043.86 = 11,166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,969.51x = 18,043.86 × 11,166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,969.51x = 201,490,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,490,503.56/11,969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,833.65

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