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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166.80, 18,211.80 and 11,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,166.80, 18,211.80 and 11,782.80 is: 17,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,166.80 : 18,211.80 = 11,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,166.80/18,211.80 = 11,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,166.80x = 18,211.80 × 11,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,166.80x = 214,585,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,585,997.04/12,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,637.01

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