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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.08, 18,027.84 and 11,584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.08, 18,027.84 and 11,584.81 is: 17,340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.08 : 18,027.84 = 11,584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.08/18,027.84 = 11,584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.08x = 18,027.84 × 11,584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.08x = 208,849,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,849,101.11/12,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,340.39

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