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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,081.71, 16,664.33 and 11,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,081.71, 16,664.33 and 11,675.30 is: 16,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,081.71 : 16,664.33 = 11,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,081.71/16,664.33 = 11,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,081.71x = 16,664.33 × 11,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,081.71x = 194,560,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,560,910.35/12,081.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,103.76

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