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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,238.66, 18,440.28 and 11,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,238.66, 18,440.28 and 11,069.98 is: 16,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,238.66 : 18,440.28 = 11,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,238.66/18,440.28 = 11,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,238.66x = 18,440.28 × 11,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,238.66x = 204,133,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,133,530.79/12,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.40

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