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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,013.81, 16,590.47 and 11,359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,013.81, 16,590.47 and 11,359.33 is: 15,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,013.81 : 16,590.47 = 11,359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,013.81/16,590.47 = 11,359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,013.81x = 16,590.47 × 11,359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,013.81x = 188,456,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,456,623.59/12,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,686.67

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