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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,183.80, 18,255.90 and 11,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,183.80, 18,255.90 and 11,017.40 is: 16,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,183.80 : 18,255.90 = 11,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,183.80/18,255.90 = 11,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,183.80x = 18,255.90 × 11,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,183.80x = 201,132,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,132,552.66/12,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.20

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