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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.80, 18,037.62 and 11,711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.80, 18,037.62 and 11,711.57 is: 17,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.80 : 18,037.62 = 11,711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.80/18,037.62 = 11,711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.80x = 18,037.62 × 11,711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.80x = 211,248,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,248,759.08/12,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,540.04

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