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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.30, 18,010.95 and 11,683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.30, 18,010.95 and 11,683.30 is: 17,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.30 : 18,010.95 = 11,683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.30/18,010.95 = 11,683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.30x = 18,010.95 × 11,683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.30x = 210,427,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,427,332.14/12,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.95

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