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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.40, 16,687.64 and 11,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.40, 16,687.64 and 11,663.44 is: 15,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.40 : 16,687.64 = 11,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.40/16,687.64 = 11,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.40x = 16,687.64 × 11,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.40x = 194,635,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,635,287.88/12,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.14

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