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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,177.80, 18,266.70 and 11,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,177.80, 18,266.70 and 11,659.40 is: 17,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,177.80 : 18,266.70 = 11,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,177.80/18,266.70 = 11,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,177.80x = 18,266.70 × 11,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,177.80x = 212,978,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,978,761.98/12,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,489.10

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