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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.40, 18,110.10 and 11,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.40, 18,110.10 and 11,198.60 is: 16,797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.40 : 18,110.10 = 11,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.40/18,110.10 = 11,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.40x = 18,110.10 × 11,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.40x = 202,807,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,807,765.86/12,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.90

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