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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.82, 16,591.84 and 11,360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.82, 16,591.84 and 11,360.34 is: 15,688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.82 : 16,591.84 = 11,360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.82/16,591.84 = 11,360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.82x = 16,591.84 × 11,360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.82x = 188,488,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,488,943.63/12,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,688.04

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