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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.60, 18,249.90 and 11,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.60, 18,249.90 and 11,291.80 is: 16,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.60 : 18,249.90 = 11,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.60/18,249.90 = 11,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.60x = 18,249.90 × 11,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.60x = 206,074,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074,220.82/12,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.70

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