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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,236.67, 18,437.27 and 11,067.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,236.67, 18,437.27 and 11,067.98 is: 16,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,236.67 : 18,437.27 = 11,067.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,236.67/18,437.27 = 11,067.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,236.67x = 18,437.27 × 11,067.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,236.67x = 204,063,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,063,188.09/12,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.37

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