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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.20, 17,989.20 and 11,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.20, 17,989.20 and 11,284.32 is: 16,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.20 : 17,989.20 = 11,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.20/17,989.20 = 11,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.20x = 17,989.20 × 11,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.20x = 202,995,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,995,889.34/12,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.18

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