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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.70, 18,085.73 and 11,908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.70, 18,085.73 and 11,908.27 is: 17,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.70 : 18,085.73 = 11,908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.70/18,085.73 = 11,908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.70x = 18,085.73 × 11,908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.70x = 215,369,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,369,684.30/12,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,755.57

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