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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.56, 18,241.68 and 10,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.56, 18,241.68 and 10,911.36 is: 16,283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.56 : 18,241.68 = 10,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.56/18,241.68 = 10,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.56x = 18,241.68 × 10,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.56x = 199,041,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,041,537.48/12,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.43

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