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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,173, 18,290.28 and 11,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,173, 18,290.28 and 11,680.92 is: 17,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,173 : 18,290.28 = 11,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,173/18,290.28 = 11,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,173x = 18,290.28 × 11,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,173x = 213,647,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,647,297.46/12,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,550.92

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