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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,115.60, 18,173.40 and 11,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,115.60, 18,173.40 and 11,240.80 is: 16,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,115.60 : 18,173.40 = 11,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,115.60/18,173.40 = 11,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,115.60x = 18,173.40 × 11,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,115.60x = 204,283,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,283,554.72/12,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.20

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