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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.37, 18,152.28 and 11,238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.37, 18,152.28 and 11,238.57 is: 16,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.37 : 18,152.28 = 11,238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.37/18,152.28 = 11,238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.37x = 18,152.28 × 11,238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.37x = 204,005,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,005,669.44/12,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,942.06

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