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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,185.28, 18,285.20 and 11,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,185.28, 18,285.20 and 11,193.84 is: 16,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,185.28 : 18,285.20 = 11,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,185.28/18,285.20 = 11,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,185.28x = 18,285.20 × 11,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,185.28x = 204,681,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,681,631.15/12,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,797.45

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