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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.49, 18,246.40 and 11,963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.49, 18,246.40 and 11,963.93 is: 17,951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.49 : 18,246.40 = 11,963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.49/18,246.40 = 11,963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.49x = 18,246.40 × 11,963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.49x = 218,298,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,298,531.21/12,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.47

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