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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.06, 18,096.45 and 11,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.06, 18,096.45 and 11,458.06 is: 17,204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.06 : 18,096.45 = 11,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.06/18,096.45 = 11,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.06x = 18,096.45 × 11,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.06x = 207,350,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,350,209.89/12,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,204.55

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