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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.95, 18,314.91 and 11,586.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.95, 18,314.91 and 11,586.65 is: 17,379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.95 : 18,314.91 = 11,586.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.95/18,314.91 = 11,586.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.95x = 18,314.91 × 11,586.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.95x = 212,208,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,208,451.95/12,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.96

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