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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,171.23, 18,221.25 and 11,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,171.23, 18,221.25 and 11,003.92 is: 16,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,171.23 : 18,221.25 = 11,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,171.23/18,221.25 = 11,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,171.23x = 18,221.25 × 11,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,171.23x = 200,505,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,505,173.01/12,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,473.70

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