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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.40, 18,005.10 and 11,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.40, 18,005.10 and 11,274.40 is: 16,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.40 : 18,005.10 = 11,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.40/18,005.10 = 11,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.40x = 18,005.10 × 11,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.40x = 202,996,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,996,699.44/12,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.60

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