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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.46, 16,571.61 and 11,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.46, 16,571.61 and 11,023.02 is: 15,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.46 : 16,571.61 = 11,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.46/16,571.61 = 11,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.46x = 16,571.61 × 11,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.46x = 182,669,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,669,188.46/12,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,204.11

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