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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,040.90, 18,051.63 and 11,068.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,040.90, 18,051.63 and 11,068.90 is: 16,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040.90 : 18,051.63 = 11,068.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040.90/18,051.63 = 11,068.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040.90x = 18,051.63 × 11,068.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040.90x = 199,811,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,811,687.31/12,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.41

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