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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.07, 18,306.10 and 11,580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.07, 18,306.10 and 11,580.77 is: 17,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.07 : 18,306.10 = 11,580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.07/18,306.10 = 11,580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.07x = 18,306.10 × 11,580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.07x = 211,998,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,998,793.94/12,204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,371.16

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