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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,080.08, 16,644.96 and 11,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,080.08, 16,644.96 and 11,248.96 is: 15,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,080.08 : 16,644.96 = 11,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,080.08/16,644.96 = 11,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,080.08x = 16,644.96 × 11,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,080.08x = 187,238,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,238,489.24/12,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.77

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