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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,098.26, 18,057.23 and 11,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,098.26, 18,057.23 and 11,803.06 is: 17,616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,098.26 : 18,057.23 = 11,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,098.26/18,057.23 = 11,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,098.26x = 18,057.23 × 11,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,098.26x = 213,130,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,130,569.12/12,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,616.63

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