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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.69, 16,597.62 and 11,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.69, 16,597.62 and 11,060.94 is: 15,262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.69 : 16,597.62 = 11,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.69/16,597.62 = 11,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.69x = 16,597.62 × 11,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.69x = 183,585,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,585,341.20/12,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.29

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