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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.88, 18,263.16 and 11,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.88, 18,263.16 and 11,582.52 is: 17,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.88 : 18,263.16 = 11,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.88/18,263.16 = 11,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.88x = 18,263.16 × 11,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.88x = 211,533,415.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,533,415.96/12,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,346.08

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