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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.43, 18,075.10 and 11,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.43, 18,075.10 and 11,608.26 is: 17,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.43 : 18,075.10 = 11,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.43/18,075.10 = 11,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.43x = 18,075.10 × 11,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.43x = 209,820,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,820,486.96/12,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.10

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