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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.36, 18,294.48 and 11,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.36, 18,294.48 and 11,466.72 is: 17,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.36 : 18,294.48 = 11,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.36/18,294.48 = 11,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.36x = 18,294.48 × 11,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.36x = 209,777,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,777,679.71/12,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.43

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