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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,126.82, 16,715.95 and 11,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,126.82, 16,715.95 and 11,109.86 is: 15,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,126.82 : 16,715.95 = 11,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,126.82/16,715.95 = 11,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,126.82x = 16,715.95 × 11,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,126.82x = 185,711,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,711,864.27/12,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.14

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