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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,065.41, 17,991.14 and 11,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,065.41, 17,991.14 and 11,261.08 is: 16,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,065.41 : 17,991.14 = 11,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,065.41/17,991.14 = 11,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,065.41x = 17,991.14 × 11,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,065.41x = 202,599,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,599,666.83/12,065.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.78

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