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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,100.84, 18,011.36 and 11,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,100.84, 18,011.36 and 11,828.68 is: 17,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,100.84 : 18,011.36 = 11,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,100.84/18,011.36 = 11,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,100.84x = 18,011.36 × 11,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,100.84x = 213,050,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,050,613.80/12,100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.27

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