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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.06, 18,348.41 and 11,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.06, 18,348.41 and 11,087.55 is: 16,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.06 : 18,348.41 = 11,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.06/18,348.41 = 11,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.06x = 18,348.41 × 11,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.06x = 203,438,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,438,857.86/12,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,597.69

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