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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.20, 18,136.80 and 11,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.20, 18,136.80 and 11,410.80 is: 17,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.20 : 18,136.80 = 11,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.20/18,136.80 = 11,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.20x = 18,136.80 × 11,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.20x = 206,955,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,955,397.44/12,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.20

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