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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.95, 18,311.92 and 11,584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.95, 18,311.92 and 11,584.65 is: 17,376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.95 : 18,311.92 = 11,584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.95/18,311.92 = 11,584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.95x = 18,311.92 × 11,584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.95x = 212,137,126.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,137,126.10/12,207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,376.97

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