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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.39, 18,115.40 and 11,560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.39, 18,115.40 and 11,560.17 is: 17,366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.39 : 18,115.40 = 11,560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.39/18,115.40 = 11,560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.39x = 18,115.40 × 11,560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.39x = 209,417,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,417,103.62/12,058.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.92

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