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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.72, 18,179.98 and 11,257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.72, 18,179.98 and 11,257.38 is: 16,793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.72 : 18,179.98 = 11,257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.72/18,179.98 = 11,257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.72x = 18,179.98 × 11,257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.72x = 204,658,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,658,915.11/12,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.60

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