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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,175.94, 18,307.38 and 11,213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,175.94, 18,307.38 and 11,213.66 is: 16,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,175.94 : 18,307.38 = 11,213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,175.94/18,307.38 = 11,213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,175.94x = 18,307.38 × 11,213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,175.94x = 205,292,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,292,734.81/12,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.52

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