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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.53, 18,087.56 and 11,610.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.53, 18,087.56 and 11,610.21 is: 17,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.53 : 18,087.56 = 11,610.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.53/18,087.56 = 11,610.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.53x = 18,087.56 × 11,610.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.53x = 210,000,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,000,369.99/12,071.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,396.33

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