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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,121.82, 16,709.05 and 11,104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,121.82, 16,709.05 and 11,104.86 is: 15,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,121.82 : 16,709.05 = 11,104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,121.82/16,709.05 = 11,104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,121.82x = 16,709.05 × 11,104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,121.82x = 185,551,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,551,660.98/12,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.24

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