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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,234.53, 18,433.34 and 11,065.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,234.53, 18,433.34 and 11,065.83 is: 16,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,234.53 : 18,433.34 = 11,065.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,234.53/18,433.34 = 11,065.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,234.53x = 18,433.34 × 11,065.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,234.53x = 203,980,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,980,151.44/12,234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.50

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