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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.58, 18,103.48 and 11,284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.58, 18,103.48 and 11,284.46 is: 16,923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.58 : 18,103.48 = 11,284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.58/18,103.48 = 11,284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.58x = 18,103.48 × 11,284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.58x = 204,287,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,287,995.92/12,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,923.05

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