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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.72, 18,363.16 and 11,201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.72, 18,363.16 and 11,201.82 is: 16,796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.72 : 18,363.16 = 11,201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.72/18,363.16 = 11,201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.72x = 18,363.16 × 11,201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.72x = 205,700,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,700,812.95/12,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.40

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