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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.46, 16,566.09 and 11,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.46, 16,566.09 and 11,019.02 is: 15,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.46 : 16,566.09 = 11,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.46/16,566.09 = 11,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.46x = 16,566.09 × 11,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.46x = 182,542,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,542,077.03/12,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.59

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