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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,134.49, 18,092.87 and 11,913.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,134.49, 18,092.87 and 11,913.05 is: 17,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,134.49 : 18,092.87 = 11,913.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,134.49/18,092.87 = 11,913.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,134.49x = 18,092.87 × 11,913.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,134.49x = 215,541,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,541,114.92/12,134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,762.68

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