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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.13, 18,117.30 and 11,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.13, 18,117.30 and 11,051.82 is: 16,570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.13 : 18,117.30 = 11,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.13/18,117.30 = 11,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.13x = 18,117.30 × 11,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.13x = 200,229,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,229,138.49/12,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.97

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