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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.84, 18,361.44 and 11,428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.84, 18,361.44 and 11,428.86 is: 17,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.84 : 18,361.44 = 11,428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.84/18,361.44 = 11,428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.84x = 18,361.44 × 11,428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.84x = 209,850,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,850,327.16/12,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,156.07

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