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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.60, 18,175.41 and 11,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.60, 18,175.41 and 11,604.52 is: 17,436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.60 : 18,175.41 = 11,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.60/18,175.41 = 11,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.60x = 18,175.41 × 11,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.60x = 210,916,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,916,908.85/12,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.05

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