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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.52, 18,055.80 and 11,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.52, 18,055.80 and 11,230.44 is: 16,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.52 : 18,055.80 = 11,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.52/18,055.80 = 11,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.52x = 18,055.80 × 11,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.52x = 202,774,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,774,578.55/12,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.44

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