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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.60, 18,261.30 and 11,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.60, 18,261.30 and 11,040.20 is: 16,516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.60 : 18,261.30 = 11,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.60/18,261.30 = 11,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.60x = 18,261.30 × 11,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.60x = 201,608,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,608,404.26/12,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,516.34

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