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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,198.20, 18,261.66 and 11,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,198.20, 18,261.66 and 11,030.89 is: 16,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,198.20 : 18,261.66 = 11,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,198.20/18,261.66 = 11,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,198.20x = 18,261.66 × 11,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,198.20x = 201,442,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,442,362.68/12,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.11

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