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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.32, 18,069.12 and 11,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.32, 18,069.12 and 11,718 is: 17,576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.32 : 18,069.12 = 11,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.32/18,069.12 = 11,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.32x = 18,069.12 × 11,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.32x = 211,733,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,733,948.16/12,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,576.65

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