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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.32, 16,910.34 and 11,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.32, 16,910.34 and 11,054.12 is: 15,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.32 : 16,910.34 = 11,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.32/16,910.34 = 11,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.32x = 16,910.34 × 11,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.32x = 186,928,927.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,928,927.60/12,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,260.35

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