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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,117, 18,164.16 and 11,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,117, 18,164.16 and 11,034.84 is: 16,541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,117 : 18,164.16 = 11,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,117/18,164.16 = 11,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,117x = 18,164.16 × 11,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,117x = 200,438,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,438,599.33/12,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.93

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