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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.23, 18,127.09 and 11,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.23, 18,127.09 and 11,767.83 is: 17,536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.23 : 18,127.09 = 11,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.23/18,127.09 = 11,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.23x = 18,127.09 × 11,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.23x = 213,316,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,316,513.51/12,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.38

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