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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.91, 17,996.36 and 11,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.91, 17,996.36 and 11,264.58 is: 16,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.91 : 17,996.36 = 11,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.91/17,996.36 = 11,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.91x = 17,996.36 × 11,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.91x = 202,721,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,721,380.61/12,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.99

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