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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.27, 18,050.63 and 11,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.27, 18,050.63 and 11,600 is: 17,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.27 : 18,050.63 = 11,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.27/18,050.63 = 11,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.27x = 18,050.63 × 11,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.27x = 209,387,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,387,308/12,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,363.18

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