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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.77, 18,233.01 and 11,346.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.77, 18,233.01 and 11,346.57 is: 16,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.77 : 18,233.01 = 11,346.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.77/18,233.01 = 11,346.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.77x = 18,233.01 × 11,346.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.77x = 206,882,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,882,124.28/12,213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,938.44

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