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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.80, 18,234.90 and 11,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.80, 18,234.90 and 11,003.40 is: 16,487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.80 : 18,234.90 = 11,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.80/18,234.90 = 11,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.80x = 18,234.90 × 11,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.80x = 200,645,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,645,898.66/12,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,487.20

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