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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,163.24, 18,250.53 and 11,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,163.24, 18,250.53 and 11,966.68 is: 17,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,163.24 : 18,250.53 = 11,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,163.24/18,250.53 = 11,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,163.24x = 18,250.53 × 11,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,163.24x = 218,398,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,398,101.25/12,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.59

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