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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,147.05, 18,192.34 and 11,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,147.05, 18,192.34 and 11,726.15 is: 17,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,147.05 : 18,192.34 = 11,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,147.05/18,192.34 = 11,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,147.05x = 18,192.34 × 11,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,147.05x = 213,325,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,325,987.41/12,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,561.95

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