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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.80, 18,211.20 and 11,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.80, 18,211.20 and 11,065.60 is: 16,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.80 : 18,211.20 = 11,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.80/18,211.20 = 11,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.80x = 18,211.20 × 11,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.80x = 201,517,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,517,854.72/12,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.40

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