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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.33, 18,056.72 and 11,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.33, 18,056.72 and 11,604.06 is: 17,369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.33 : 18,056.72 = 11,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.33/18,056.72 = 11,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.33x = 18,056.72 × 11,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.33x = 209,531,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,531,291.29/12,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.27

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