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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.13, 16,600.98 and 11,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.13, 16,600.98 and 11,063.39 is: 15,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.13 : 16,600.98 = 11,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.13/16,600.98 = 11,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.13x = 16,600.98 × 11,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.13x = 183,663,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,663,033.12/12,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.66

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