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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.23, 18,167.90 and 3,346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.23, 18,167.90 and 3,346.15 is: 5,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.23 : 18,167.90 = 3,346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.23/18,167.90 = 3,346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.23x = 18,167.90 × 3,346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.23x = 60,792,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,792,501.85/12,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.52

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