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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.64, 16,794.48 and 11,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.64, 16,794.48 and 11,418.13 is: 15,758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.64 : 16,794.48 = 11,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.64/16,794.48 = 11,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.64x = 16,794.48 × 11,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.64x = 191,761,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,761,555.92/12,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,758.67

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