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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,120.69, 16,707.49 and 11,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,120.69, 16,707.49 and 11,103.74 is: 15,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,120.69 : 16,707.49 = 11,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,120.69/16,707.49 = 11,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,120.69x = 16,707.49 × 11,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,120.69x = 185,515,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,515,625.01/12,120.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.70

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