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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,232.24, 18,255.93 and 11,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,232.24, 18,255.93 and 11,051.26 is: 16,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,232.24 : 18,255.93 = 11,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,232.24/18,255.93 = 11,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,232.24x = 18,255.93 × 11,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,232.24x = 201,751,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,751,028.97/12,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.38

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