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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.47, 16,662.34 and 11,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.47, 16,662.34 and 11,329.32 is: 15,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.47 : 16,662.34 = 11,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.47/16,662.34 = 11,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.47x = 16,662.34 × 11,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.47x = 188,772,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,772,981.81/12,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.99

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