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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.40, 18,011.10 and 11,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.40, 18,011.10 and 11,278.40 is: 16,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.40 : 18,011.10 = 11,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.40/18,011.10 = 11,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.40x = 18,011.10 × 11,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.40x = 203,136,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,136,390.24/12,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.60

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