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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.76, 18,231.38 and 11,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.76, 18,231.38 and 11,034.78 is: 16,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.76 : 18,231.38 = 11,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.76/18,231.38 = 11,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.76x = 18,231.38 × 11,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.76x = 201,179,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,179,287.79/12,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.83

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