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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.26, 18,058.72 and 11,804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.26, 18,058.72 and 11,804.06 is: 17,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.26 : 18,058.72 = 11,804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.26/18,058.72 = 11,804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.26x = 18,058.72 × 11,804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.26x = 213,166,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,166,214.40/12,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,618.12

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