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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.66, 16,677.90 and 11,229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.66, 16,677.90 and 11,229.57 is: 15,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.66 : 16,677.90 = 11,229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.66/16,677.90 = 11,229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.66x = 16,677.90 × 11,229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.66x = 187,285,645.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,285,645.50/12,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.25

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