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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,198.89, 18,263.48 and 11,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,198.89, 18,263.48 and 11,423.88 is: 17,103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,198.89 : 18,263.48 = 11,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,198.89/18,263.48 = 11,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,198.89x = 18,263.48 × 11,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,198.89x = 208,639,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,639,746.78/12,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,103.17

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