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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.20, 18,114.60 and 11,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.20, 18,114.60 and 11,068.40 is: 16,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.20 : 18,114.60 = 11,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.20/18,114.60 = 11,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.20x = 18,114.60 × 11,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.20x = 200,499,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,499,638.64/12,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.10

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