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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.66, 18,288.77 and 11,196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.66, 18,288.77 and 11,196.22 is: 16,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.66 : 18,288.77 = 11,196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.66/18,288.77 = 11,196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.66x = 18,288.77 × 11,196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.66x = 204,765,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,765,092.45/12,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.02

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