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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.96, 16,610.94 and 11,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.96, 16,610.94 and 11,051.52 is: 15,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.96 : 16,610.94 = 11,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.96/16,610.94 = 11,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.96x = 16,610.94 × 11,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.96x = 183,576,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,576,135.63/12,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,243.44

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