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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.02, 18,210.89 and 11,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.02, 18,210.89 and 11,087.84 is: 16,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.02 : 18,210.89 = 11,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.02/18,210.89 = 11,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.02x = 18,210.89 × 11,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.02x = 201,919,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,919,434.58/12,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.55

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