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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.85, 18,220.68 and 11,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.85, 18,220.68 and 11,003.55 is: 16,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.85 : 18,220.68 = 11,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.85/18,220.68 = 11,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.85x = 18,220.68 × 11,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.85x = 200,492,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,492,163.41/12,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,473.14

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