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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,039.60, 18,059.40 and 11,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,039.60, 18,059.40 and 11,164.80 is: 16,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,039.60 : 18,059.40 = 11,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,039.60/18,059.40 = 11,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,039.60x = 18,059.40 × 11,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,039.60x = 201,629,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,629,589.12/12,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,747.20

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