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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.98, 18,480.93 and 11,097.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.98, 18,480.93 and 11,097.47 is: 16,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.98 : 18,480.93 = 11,097.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.98/18,480.93 = 11,097.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.98x = 18,480.93 × 11,097.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.98x = 205,091,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,091,473.84/12,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.35

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