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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,159.36, 18,244.71 and 11,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,159.36, 18,244.71 and 11,962.80 is: 17,949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,159.36 : 18,244.71 = 11,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,159.36/18,244.71 = 11,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,159.36x = 18,244.71 × 11,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,159.36x = 218,257,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,257,816.79/12,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.78

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