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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.76, 18,284.43 and 11,193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.76, 18,284.43 and 11,193.32 is: 16,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.76 : 18,284.43 = 11,193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.76/18,284.43 = 11,193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.76x = 18,284.43 × 11,193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.76x = 204,663,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,663,476.01/12,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.68

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