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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.41, 18,055.18 and 11,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.41, 18,055.18 and 11,996.70 is: 17,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.41 : 18,055.18 = 11,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.41/18,055.18 = 11,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.41x = 18,055.18 × 11,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.41x = 216,602,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,602,577.91/12,107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.08

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