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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.48, 18,111.87 and 11,112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.48, 18,111.87 and 11,112.33 is: 16,638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.48 : 18,111.87 = 11,112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.48/18,111.87 = 11,112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.48x = 18,111.87 × 11,112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.48x = 201,265,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,265,076.36/12,096.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.32

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