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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,098.82, 18,049.98 and 11,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,098.82, 18,049.98 and 11,444.88 is: 17,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,098.82 : 18,049.98 = 11,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,098.82/18,049.98 = 11,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,098.82x = 18,049.98 × 11,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,098.82x = 206,579,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,579,855.10/12,098.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.38

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