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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,040.34, 18,060.69 and 11,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,040.34, 18,060.69 and 11,389.70 is: 17,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040.34 : 18,060.69 = 11,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040.34/18,060.69 = 11,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040.34x = 18,060.69 × 11,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040.34x = 205,705,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,705,750.59/12,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,084.72

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