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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.70, 16,708.88 and 11,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.70, 16,708.88 and 11,104.74 is: 15,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.70 : 16,708.88 = 11,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.70/16,708.88 = 11,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.70x = 16,708.88 × 11,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.70x = 185,547,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,547,712.57/12,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.08

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