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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.70, 18,247.41 and 11,021.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.70, 18,247.41 and 11,021.39 is: 16,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.70 : 18,247.41 = 11,021.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.70/18,247.41 = 11,021.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.70x = 18,247.41 × 11,021.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.70x = 201,111,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,111,730.86/12,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.85

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