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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.86, 18,372.33 and 11,207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.86, 18,372.33 and 11,207.96 is: 16,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.86 : 18,372.33 = 11,207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.86/18,372.33 = 11,207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.86x = 18,372.33 × 11,207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.86x = 205,916,339.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,916,339.75/12,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.57

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