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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,246.80, 18,350.40 and 11,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,246.80, 18,350.40 and 11,080.40 is: 16,602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,246.80 : 18,350.40 = 11,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,246.80/18,350.40 = 11,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,246.80x = 18,350.40 × 11,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,246.80x = 203,329,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,329,772.16/12,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.69

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